Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review Folarin Balogun’s red card before the U.S. striker’s suspension was lifted. Belgium said it would challenge Balogun’s eligibility ahead of the World Cup match in Seattle.
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British F-35 jets escorted a Russian Bear-F patrol aircraft away from HMS Prince of Wales after it approached the NATO carrier group at low altitude and dropped sonar devices nearby, the U.K. Ministry of Defence said. The incident comes as the U.K. faces scrutiny over defence spending and warnings about rising Russian threats.
FIFA is under scrutiny after lifting U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension before a World Cup match against Belgium. UEFA, Belgian officials and former players criticized the move, while reports said President Donald Trump pressed FIFA over the ban.
Massive crowds filled Tehran for the funeral procession of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with mourners chanting against the U.S. and Israel and officials pledging revenge. The ceremonies are set to continue through Thursday, when Khamenei is to be buried in Mashhad.
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, killing at least 11 people and highlighting Ukraine’s shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles. Zelenskyy urged U.S. and European leaders at a NATO summit in Ankara to make stronger commitments on air defense.
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban, allowing the U.S. striker to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. The decision drew Belgian anger and scrutiny after reports that President Donald Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the red card.