JuicyTalkThe California Democrat who says he ‘won’t cheer FIFA’s capitulation to power’
Sam Liccardo said he “groaned excessively” when the U.S. national team’s Folarin Balogun was given a red card. Yet the Silicon Valley representative objected after President Donald Trump pressed FIFA…
Belgian fans fuming over Balogun’s inclusion
The news that Folarin Balogun would be eligible to suit up against Belgium Monday night was met with near-universal celebration across the United States. Just don’t ask Belgian fans in…
Khanna and Gallego withdraw Platner endorsements
Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ruben Gallego rescinded their support of Graham Platner on Monday, with Khanna additionally calling for the Democratic nominee to drop out of the Maine Senate…
Inside the White House push to get Folarin Balogun back on the field
The campaign to keep Folarin Balogun on the field for the United States’ World Cup run began just minutes after the team’s leading goal-scorer received a red card that would…
Trump confirms he called FIFA head but says he didn’t influence overturning Balogun's red card
President Donald Trump said Monday that he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the red card issued against a star American soccer player ahead of a monumental last-16 game,…
Infantino defends FIFA’s integrity against US red card corruption criticism
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended his organization’s decision to defer U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension ahead of the Monday World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium.…
Dallas police officials trade gifts with Egyptians after fracas
A high-ranking Dallas police commander met with Egyptian World Cup officials over the weekend to smooth over relations after an altercation between the team’s staff and a city officer. Deputy…
Up next for the DSA? Two major swing states.
It’s hot outside. But the DSA is hotter. Fresh off major primary wins in Colorado and New York, the Democratic Socialists of America is looking to prove that it can…
Inside Lutnick's back channel with FIFA brass
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was involved in behind-the-scenes conversations with FIFA to get U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban suspended, according to two people familiar with the matter granted anonymity…
Belgians weigh Folarin Balogun as 'darling of the match' in which he didn't play
BRUSSELS — FIFA’s decision to lift U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban — freeing him up to play against Belgium in Monday’s World Cup round-of-16 match on Monday this week…