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Folarin Balogun of the U.S. is shown a red card by referee. (Photo/Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: EU urges transparency after Balogun suspension overturned

Jul 06, 2026

European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrncirova declined to comment directly on FIFA's decision to overturn U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's suspension following a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying the EU respects the autonomy of sport and the right of sports governing bodies to determine the rules and criteria under which athletes compete.

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India's T20I cricket team players (Photo: ANI)

India announce squad for T20I series against Zimbabwe; Samson out, Prabhsimran receives maiden call-up

Jul 06, 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, to be played from July 23. Ashok Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh and Yash Thakur have earned their maiden India call-ups, while Sanju Samson has been omitted from the squad.
England's Jude Bellingham during FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Croatia (Photo/Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Bellingham matches Maradona's 1986 Azteca feat with match-winning brace against Mexico

Jul 06, 2026
Folarin Balogun (Photo: Instagram/ @balogun)

RBFA questions FIFA's handling of Balogun eligibility row

Jul 06, 2026

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Norway's Erling Haaland (Photo: X/ @ErlingHaaland)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland matches Grzegorz Lato's record for most goals in debut World Cup since 1974

Jul 06, 2026

Erling Haaland starred with a second-half brace as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026...
England captain Harry Kane (Photo: X/@HKane)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Hurst praises Bellingham, Kane as England reach QFs

Jul 06, 2026

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"Absolute entertainer": Yuvraj Singh hails Neymar as "true champion" after Brazil star announces retirement from international football

Jul 06, 2026

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh penned a heartfelt tribute for Brazil's star footballer Neymar Jr. after the latter...
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium granted right to appeal against Balogun ban suspension

Jul 06, 2026
England's Jude Bellingham during FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Croatia (Photo/Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Best night of my England career, says Bellingham after Mexico triumph

Jul 06, 2026
Folarin Balogun (Photo: Instagram/ @balogun)

UEFA slams FIFA over Balogun ban suspension after Trump's intervention

Jul 06, 2026
Kashi Rudras launch the Rudras Cup, the first regional scouting tournament introduced by a UPT20 franchise. (Photo: Kashi Rudras)

Kashi Rudras launch Rudras Cup ahead of UPT20 Season 4

Jul 06, 2026
Delhi High Court (File Photo/ANI)

Delhi HC disposes of Vinesh Phogat's plea challenging exclusion from Asian Games trials as infructuous

Jul 06, 2026
Bengaluru FC U21 team. (Photo: Reliance Foundation)

From India to Japan: Reliance Foundation opens global pathway for young footballers

Jul 06, 2026
Spain's Unai Simon celebrates after the match as Spain qualify for the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup. (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain's Unai Simon's record clean-sheet run under spotlight ahead of Portugal clash

Jul 06, 2026
Folarin Balogun (Photo: Instagram/ @balogun)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter questions Balogun suspension reversal ahead of Belgium clash

Jul 06, 2026
Norway's Erling Haaland (Photo: X/ @ErlingHaaland)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland calls Norway's Round of 16 win over Brazil "biggest by far"

Jul 06, 2026
England players in action during R16 clash against Mexico in FIFA World Cup 2026 (Photo: X/@England)

FIFA World Cup 2026: David Beckham hails England after sealing last-eight berth

Jul 06, 2026
England's Jude Bellingham during FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Croatia (Photo/Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: "What we've done is spectacular," says Bellingham after England's 3-2 win over Mexico

Jul 06, 2026
Maninder Singh. (Photo- ANI)

"A no-ball crime": Maninder Singh reviews India's defeat vs England, criticises 17th over bowled by Ravi Bishnoi

Jul 06, 2026