President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to complain about a red card given to U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun. After the call, FIFA lifted Balogun’s suspension, allowing him to play in the upcoming match against Belgium.
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President Trump contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The call was about a red card shown to Folarin Balogun, a U.S. player.
A red card usually means a player must sit out the next game.
FIFA later removed Balogun’s suspension.
This allowed Balogun to play in Monday’s knockout match against Belgium.
The story was covered by CBS News and included commentary from Tony Husband, a soccer analyst.
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Mikel Merino scored a late goal to give Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal in the World Cup round of 16 match in Arlington, Texas. This result ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career and sent Spain to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010.
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The match took place on July 6, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.
Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time shortly after coming on as a substitute.
Merino received a pass from Ferran Torres and beat Portugal’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
Spain will play the winner of the United States vs. Belgium match in the quarterfinals.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career ended with this game; he is the all-time leader in international goals (146) and appearances (233).
Ronaldo played in six World Cups and scored three goals in this tournament.
Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simón has a World Cup record of 609 minutes without allowing a goal.
Spain is the first team to achieve six consecutive shutouts in World Cup history.
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French soccer player Kylian Mbappé criticized Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for making racist comments after Paraguay lost to France in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. The Paraguayan government and French sports officials condemned the senator’s remarks, and the French Football Federation said it would take legal action.
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Kylian Mbappé called Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla “despicable” for her racist remarks after France beat Paraguay.
Amarilla mocked Mbappé’s background and appearance following his winning penalty kick.
The Paraguayan government said the senator’s comments go against national values and do not represent the country.
The French Football Federation called the remarks “utterly abhorrent” and plans to report them to prosecutors.
France’s sports minister supported Mbappé and condemned the senator’s attacks on French values.
France won the match and moved to the World Cup quarterfinals to face Morocco.
Former Paraguayan goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert also made controversial comments about the French team before the match.
French assistant coach Guy Stéphan described the senator’s remarks as “indignant” and “scandalous.”
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is leaving the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time in his NBA career after 13 years. He traded to the Miami Heat but expressed mixed feelings about leaving a city and team where he has deep roots and strong support.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo played 13 years with the Milwaukee Bucks, the only NBA team in his career so far.
He was traded to the Miami Heat in 2026.
Antetokounmpo has won two NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards and led the Bucks to their first championship in 50 years in 2021.
He feels scared about leaving Milwaukee because the city and fans have always supported and respected him.
Antetokounmpo wants to improve his chances of winning another NBA title before he retires.
He built a life in Milwaukee, bringing his family there and considering the city his home.
He said his late father advised him to face uncomfortable situations to grow and chase his dreams.
Antetokounmpo holds the Bucks’ records for points, rebounds, assists, blocks, games played, and minutes played.
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Spain won 1-0 against Portugal in the World Cup 2026 round of 16, with Mikel Merino scoring a goal in injury time. This victory advanced Spain to the quarter-finals and ended Cristiano Ronaldo's career in the World Cup.
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The match was between Spain and Portugal during the World Cup 2026 round of 16.
Mikel Merino scored the only goal in injury time for Spain.
Spain will next play against the winner of the match between Belgium and the United States.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo played his last World Cup match in this game.
The game took place at the AT&T Stadium, near Dallas, Texas.
Spain and Portugal are neighboring countries on the Iberian Peninsula, making this a regional rivalry.
Portugal made several player substitutions during the match.
The game included moments of heavy defense, a hydration break, and multiple booking (yellow cards).
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Chris Richards, a player on the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT), spoke about the team’s reaction to Folarin Balogun being allowed to play against Belgium. He also shared his thoughts on how popular the World Cup is in the United States.
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Chris Richards is a member of the USMNT.
Folarin Balogun received a red card in a prior game.
The team learned Balogun was eligible to play against Belgium.
Richards described how the team reacted to this news.
He discussed the growing popularity of the World Cup in the U.S.
The interview was conducted by Tony Dokoupil.
The interview aired on CBS News.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat in a deal involving multiple players and draft picks. In a farewell message, Giannis expressed deep gratitude to Milwaukee, calling it his home and family after playing 13 seasons there.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis were traded to the Miami Heat.
The Bucks received Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, and draft picks in return.
Giannis played 13 seasons with the Bucks and scored 21,531 points, the most in the franchise’s history.
He is also the Bucks’ all-time leader in rebounds and assists and second in steals.
Giannis won the 2021 NBA championship with the Bucks and was named Finals MVP after scoring 50 points in the final game.
Miami Heat president Pat Riley called the trade one of the greatest in the team’s history.
Bucks general manager Jon Horst praised Giannis for transforming the team and being a great leader during his time in Milwaukee.
Giannis plans to start his new chapter in Miami soon but said Milwaukee will always remain his city and family.
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Deebo Samuel is currently a free agent after playing for the Washington Commanders. Despite his past success, injuries and declining performance have made teams hesitant to sign him at a high price. Several NFL teams, including the Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas Raiders, and Kansas City Chiefs, could potentially sign him if he lowers his salary demand.
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Deebo Samuel was a highly skilled wide receiver drafted in 2019 by the San Francisco 49ers.
He had a standout season in 2021 with over 1,400 receiving yards and pro football honors.
In 2024, the 49ers traded him to the Washington Commanders, who later chose not to keep him.
Samuel is 30 years old and has missed games in most seasons due to injuries.
His production and average yards per catch have dropped since 2021.
Samuel’s last contract was for $17.5 million for one year, with a current market value around $15.8 million.
Teams prefer younger, cheaper players at wide receiver, making Samuel’s market challenging.
Potential landing spots for Samuel include the Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas Raiders, and Kansas City Chiefs, where his experience and versatility could be valuable.
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France’s soccer star Kylian Mbappe and the French Football Federation (FFF) responded to racist attacks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after Paraguay lost to France in the World Cup. The FFF plans to take legal action against Amarilla for her offensive comments, while Mbappe condemned her racism in a social media statement.
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Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla made racist comments about Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay’s World Cup loss to France.
Amarilla called Mbappe a “colonised Cameroonian” and said Paraguay’s players should have hit him.
Mbappe responded by calling Amarilla “despicable” and said she does not represent Paraguay.
The French Football Federation called her remarks “utterly abhorrent” and will file a report with the prosecutor’s office.
Mbappe scored the penalty that won the match 1-0, helping France reach the quarterfinals.
The FFF supports Mbappe, the French team, and all victims of such racist attacks.
France will play Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals in Boston.
France last won the World Cup in 2018 and were runners-up in 2022.
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U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of a red card given to U.S. player Folarin Balogun during the World Cup. FIFA later lifted the suspension for the next match, causing praise from Trump and anger from Belgium, the opposing team. This incident has brought attention to the close relationship between Trump and Infantino.
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Folarin Balogun, a U.S. soccer player, was given a red card for stepping awkwardly on an opponent’s ankle.
The red card resulted in an automatic one-match suspension.
President Trump contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of the suspension.
FIFA decided to lift Balogun’s suspension for the round of 16 match.
Belgium, the U.S. team’s next opponent, strongly opposed the decision.
UEFA, the European soccer body, accused FIFA of crossing a "red line" with this decision.
Trump and Infantino have developed a closer relationship since the U.S. won the bid to co-host the World Cup.
Infantino has regularly communicated with Trump about the World Cup during Trump’s second term.
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WNBA player Skylar Diggins is now coming off the bench for the Chicago Sky, a change that she publicly questioned on Instagram. Diggins has been a key player but her role shifted after Courtney Vandersloot returned from injury, while the team struggles with a 6-14 record this season.
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Skylar Diggins, a seven-time WNBA All-Star, joined the Chicago Sky this season on a two-year contract.
She started as a starter but was recently moved to come off the bench.
Diggins expressed her surprise and disappointment about the decision on Instagram.
The Sky are 6-14 and in sixth place in the WNBA Eastern Conference this season.
Courtney Vandersloot, who had a season-ending injury last year, returned recently and is expected to be back in the starting lineup.
Diggins is averaging 14.2 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game this season.
The team traded former All-Star Angel Reese after conflicts and a suspension related to her criticism of the team.
Diggins has never won a WNBA championship but has four All-WNBA First Team selections and seven All-Star appearances.
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Soccer player Folarin Balogun had his red card suspension removed by FIFA. This means he can play in the upcoming World Cup match between the United States and Belgium.
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Folarin Balogun is a striker for the U.S. soccer team.
He initially received a red card, which usually results in suspension.
FIFA reviewed the red card decision and overturned it.
Because of this, Balogun will be allowed to play in the World Cup match on Monday night.
The match is between the United States and Belgium.
CBS News reporters Elizabeth Campbell and Nancy Cordes covered the story.
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Gail Clark, a former NFL and Canadian Football League linebacker, died on July 5 at age 75. After his playing career, he became a longtime high school football coach in Ohio and was well known in his community.
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Gail Clark played college football at Michigan State University from 1970 to 1972.
He recorded 294 tackles in college, ranking high in school history.
Clark was chosen in the 1973 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers but played for the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots.
He played 11 games in his rookie NFL season with the Bears and 8 games with the Patriots.
Clark finished his playing career in the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
He spent 40 years coaching football at Bellefontaine High School in Ohio.
Clark also helped with the school’s track and field program.
He was respected and appreciated for his impact on local sports and athletes.
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President Donald Trump asked FIFA’s president to review the suspension of the US top soccer player, Folarin Balogun, who received a red card. This request led to the suspension being overturned, which some see as affecting the fairness and integrity of the World Cup game.
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Folarin Balogun, a top US soccer player, was given a red card in a previous match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
A red card usually means the player is suspended for the next game.
President Trump asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review Balogun’s suspension.
FIFA then reversed the suspension, allowing Balogun to play in the match against Belgium.
Some people believe this intervention affected the fairness of the game.
The article compares this situation to lessons about fairness and accepting losses in sports.
The writer, Robert Reich, is a former US labor secretary and a public policy professor.
The incident is seen as an example of how power influence can impact rules in sports.
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NASCAR has teamed up with the Rolling Stones to promote the band’s new album, “Foreign Tongues.” Three of NASCAR’s youngest drivers—Connor Zilisch, Carson Hocevar, and Jesse Love—starred in a music video and participated in events featuring a custom NASCAR car as a listening lounge.
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The Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album, “Foreign Tongues,” was released recently.
NASCAR drivers Connor Zilisch (19), Carson Hocevar (23), and Jesse Love (21) appeared in a music video for the collaboration.
The music video shows the drivers acting like a touring rock band, including scenes on a tour bus and at a bar.
NASCAR created a custom show car as a listening lounge for the new Rolling Stones album during events in Chicago.
The partnership includes special merchandise with the Rolling Stones’ famous tongue and lips logo and two NASCAR-themed vinyl records of the album.
Megan Malayter, a NASCAR executive, said the Rolling Stones have a nostalgic appeal that also attracts younger audiences.
Garrett Mitchell, a YouTube automotive influencer called “Cleetus McFarland,” also appeared in the video.
The collaboration is part of NASCAR’s efforts to reach younger fans while keeping longtime supporters interested.
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The Football Association (FA) is thinking about appealing the red card given to England defender Jarell Quansah during their World Cup win against Mexico. This comes after a red card for US player Folarin Balogun was surprisingly overturned following a request from President Donald Trump. The decision to cancel Balogun's suspension has caused criticism and may lead to more appeals in the tournament.
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Jarell Quansah received a red card in the 54th minute during England's 3-2 win over Mexico.
The red card was given after Quansah made a strong challenge on Mexico's Jesus Gallardo.
The FA is considering appealing Quansah’s red card.
US striker Folarin Balogun’s red card was overturned after President Donald Trump asked FIFA to review it.
Balogun was originally suspended for one match after a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Tarik Muharemovic.
FIFA suspended Balogun's ban for 12 months, allowing him to play in the next round.
Many in football criticized the overturn decision, including Belgium and England’s coaches and European football authorities.
Other appeals are expected, such as France questioning a yellow card given to Michael Olise.
England’s right-back position has faced challenges due to injuries, including their main player Reece James.
England will play Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami on Saturday.
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British tennis player Arthur Fery reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals after winning a five-set match against Grigor Dimitrov. This is the first time he has gone beyond the second round at a Grand Slam, making him the first British wildcard to reach this stage at Wimbledon.
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Arthur Fery won a five-set match with scores 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10-7) against Grigor Dimitrov.
Fery is ranked world number 114 and was playing at Wimbledon for the first time on Centre Court.
He is the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
Fery is the lowest-ranked player to reach the last eight at Wimbledon in 12 years.
He showed resilience by twice coming back from a break of serve in the fourth set.
Fery will face Italian player Flavio Cobolli, the ninth seed, in the next round.
Swiss tennis star Roger Federer watched the match from the Royal Box.
Arthur Fery is only the sixth British man in the Open era to reach the Wimbledon singles quarter-finals.
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England won the soccer match against Mexico with a score of 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City during the World Cup 2026. In Chelsea, a neighborhood near Boston, many people from the Mexican community gathered to watch the game.
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The game was part of the World Cup 2026 tournament.
England's soccer team, nicknamed the Three Lions, won the match 3-2.
The match took place at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
In Chelsea, near Boston, the Mexican community showed strong support by watching the game together.
The event brought excitement similar to winning an important final match.
The coverage included video footage by Antoine Besse.
The article mentioned other World Cup 2026 related events and matches.
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FIFA reversed a suspension of American soccer player Folarin Balogun after President Donald Trump asked them to review the case. Balogun originally received a red card that would have caused him to miss one game. This decision created a lot of strong reactions from people around the world before the U.S. played Belgium in the World Cup.
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Folarin Balogun, a key American soccer player, was given a red card in the World Cup.
A red card normally leads to a one-game suspension from playing.
FIFA, the global soccer organization, initially suspended Balogun.
President Donald Trump requested FIFA to review Balogun's suspension.
After the review, FIFA took back the suspension.
The decision caused anger and controversy internationally.
The U.S. was scheduled to play Belgium shortly after this incident.
The situation gained significant media attention due to the involvement of President Trump.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat on June 22 in exchange for players and draft picks. After the trade was finalized, Antetokounmpo posted a heartfelt goodbye to Bucks fans, thanking them and Milwaukee for their support during his 13 years with the team.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded from the Bucks to the Miami Heat on June 22.
The Bucks received Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jukocionis, and several draft picks.
Antetokounmpo thanked Milwaukee fans with an emotional video, calling Milwaukee a hardworking city.
He spent 13 years developing in Milwaukee after being drafted 15th overall in 2013.
Antetokounmpo won multiple awards including 2 MVPs, Defensive Player of the Year, 10 All-Star selections, and led the Bucks to their first NBA title in nearly 50 years in 2021.
He is now Miami’s biggest new star on a team that missed last season’s playoffs and is aiming to compete for a championship.
Antetokounmpo is the Bucks' all-time leader in all major stats and is widely expected to enter the Hall of Fame.
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