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Really excited for the Pitso era 2.0 to officially begin today at the cathedral that is Orlando Stadium. He is the right man for the job. What he has done in the past 10/12 years is remarkable. Bafana are in a really good place at the moment. SAFA not so much but that we know. – at Cape Town, South Africa
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I really do think SuperSport's dumb-down obsession with crowd scenes and supposed 'celeb' faces at a captivating rugby Test has become insufferable. (It is being picked up on worldwide today.) They used to be so good ... and could easily enough restore reputation. STICK TO PLAY!
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OBITUARY | Jayden Adams: The boy who played without noise, but left an echo
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This is insane. I don’t care what anyone says. 🤣 teapaw.org/flahenriquebr/status/2…
A World Cup and the silly season of the transfer window. What is there not to like.
Meanwhile, the story of Mbokazi continues - and rightly so.
Had an insightful interview with the Bafana Bafana star's agent, Basia Michaels.
Now free to read:
news24.com/sport/soccer/worl…
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Thomas Tuchel makes strong points on Folarin Balogun’s reprieve. “To be clear it was not a red card. VAR got involved. The decision is made. Who overturns this decision and when and on what grounds? It’s strange for me. We want consistency. I think it is not a yellow card, Declan Rice. Does France get the yellow card back for (Michael) Olise which was not a yellow card. Where does this start and where does this end? Do we appeal (Jarell Quansah red)?” Should Harry Kane ask President Trump? “Maybe!” Tuchel smiled.
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Man, it’s hard to believe in this sport when open corruption like this is happening. You can say the red card is soft or that others should have gotten cards for similar fouls but suspending a punishment because FIFA got a call is distasteful.
BREAKING @TheAthleticFC
Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s round of 16 match against Belgium with his one-game red-card ban suspended. Extraordinary development.
Story with @Dan_Sheldon_
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First Cristiano Ronaldo, now Folarin Balogun. But when a Somali referee can't get in the country it's "unfortunate" but we should "chill and relax". No qualms with the Iranian team being ferried across the border as soon as possible.
Brazen and shameful
Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s round of 16 match against Belgium, with his one-game red-card ban that he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina suspended.
Article 27 of FIFA’s disciplinary code states that “the judicial body may decide to fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure.”
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Wait is this the US red people was saying was soft??? How's that not an obvious red on Balogun lmao
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Under FIFA rules, the US should now be suspended from competition. Of course this wont happen
🚨 Exclusive: The White House made a direct call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card.
FIFA approached for comment and referred to the findings of its independent committee.
FIFA sources insist White House influence could not affect the decision due to the powers contained in Article 27 and the independent nature of the disciplinary panel.
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If any team thinks they are getting a fair shot at this tournament, think again! #FIFAWorldCup #Corruption
Sources: President Trump, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, and White House task force head Andrew Giuliani put together a team of elite lawyers — from outside the government — to challenge the Flo Balogun red card. Specifically they challenged the use of slow motion instant replay to give the red card, which they argued violated FIFA rules. The president also conveyed to Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s president, that the appeal had been filed and he believed the red card penalty was excessive. FIFA’s independent committee reviewed the decision and agreed the penalty was incorrectly given, rescinding it under their rule 27 authority.
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Just to be clear, then. FIFA:
1) can't possibly intervene when Iran are forced to move, a referee is denied a visa, or fans are barred from the USA
2) can absolutely intervene when a decision goes against the USA that Donald Trump doesn't like
Smashing. All know where we stand
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All I’ll say is if this was AFCON and they let a man play after he got a red card, the nonsense being said would be crazy
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🇺🇸 @FIFAcom ‘s decision to suspend @USMNT ‘s star attacker Folarin Balogun’s one match ban for a year or whatever, is an animal farm decision and so unfortunate at this crucial stage of the tournament.
Balogun, who was sent off vs Bosnia & Herzegovina 🇧🇦 is now eligible to play in the last 16 vs Belgium 🇧🇪.
#FIFAWC2026
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No we with Morocco 🇲🇦, our beef with Morocco is a family disagreement. When outside we show up for them
