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Soccer Star Balogun Allowed to Play in World Cup
Folarin Balogun, a U.S. soccer star, was allowed to play in the World Cup after FIFA suspended his ban. President Trump praised this decision, which could impact Team USA's performance.
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NPR
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun has had his World Cup ban suspended by FIFA, making him free to play in the United States' round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday.
2026-07-05 18:37 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Sunday hailed FIFA’s decision to reverse a red card handed to Team USA’s Folarin Balogun during the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The red card would have marked a one-game suspension for the USA’s 25-year-old star athlete, leaving him absent from Monday's match against Bel
2026-07-05 18:22 UTC
The Hill
Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow (D) suspended her campaign on Sunday, amid low polling numbers in the race. “Today, I’m announcing that I am suspending my campaign for United States Senate. And I’m doing it with a deep, deep sense of gratitude,” McMorrow said in a video she posted to soci
2026-07-05 18:28 UTC