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Trump's World Cup? FIFA's beautiful game loses its soul in America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was meant to unite the world through football but instead became overshadowed by political controversy, visa restrictions and growing commercialisation. From the furore surrounding United States striker Folarin Balogun's overturned suspension to travel barriers that kept fans, journalists and officials away, critics argue FIFA has prioritised politics, broadcasting revenue and powerful interests over the supporters who have always been the heart of the beautiful game.
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edition.cnn.com
Analysis: Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup | CNN Politics
For 24 days, the World Cup seemed to achieve a rare feat in America in 2026: It had almost nothing to do with Donald Trump.
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hindustantimes.com
A stain on the beautiful game: Trump's calls, Belgium's fury and the Ronaldo precedent behind FIFA's Balogun U-turn
Although Belgium described the move as unprecedented, FIFA has previously suspended the implementation of disciplinary sanctions. | Football News
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dw.com
World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy
One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn't…
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iol.co.za
Donald Trump’s Fifa intervention sparking World Cup fury shows perceived privilege ruins the game
The decision by Gianni Infantino’s FIFA to suspend USA striker Folarin Balogun's red card ban after a call from Donald Trump has severely compromised the tournament's integrity.
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irishtimes.com
FIFA under fire: Infantino back in the spotlight, England Conquer the Azteca, and Trump’s gaze lands on the World Cup
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
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washingtonexaminer.com
Inside Trump’s FIFA push that turned the US World Cup into a political storm
How the Trump administration sought to overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension and the debate over politics in sports.
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Trump's World Cup? FIFA's beautiful game loses its soul in America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was meant to unite the world through football but instead became overshadowed by political controversy, visa restrictions and growing commercialisation.…