US team’s Folarin Balogun free to play after Trump lobbies FIFA to remove ban

France 24 Monday 06 July 2026, 08:41 UTC By Emily BOYLE 1 min read

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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 6 July 2026: First, the French papers ready themselves for an upcoming verdict in far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's embezzlement case. Next, the New York Times features a long read on the battle for the internet’s soul. Also, Folarin Balogun will play in Team USA’s next game after US President Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to remove the match suspension he received after being shown a red card in the previous game. Finally, the Belgians have become shrimp shelling world champions. [Image text:] PARIS Oplaloe Sport CaltareLufestyle Trunplobbied Fifa to lift Folatin Ralogun suspension for World Cup ganev Belgium The Guardian THESSETIMI LE SOIR PRESS REVIEW RANCE 24

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