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‘Boeing will not let you down, and I will not forget’: Trump writes to Tarique

US president thanks Bangladesh PM for deciding to purchase Boeing aircraft and says he looks forward to meeting Tarique soon
1 September 2026

Armed man arrested at Trump LA golf course before president's visit

An armed man was arrested at the US President Donald Trump's golf course in Los Angeles two days before the US leader's visit on Tuesday, the local sheriff's office said.
5 August 2026

Battle lines drawn within FIFA as key figures break ranks with Infantino

The crisis triggered by FIFA President Gianni Infantino's abandoned proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup deepened on Tuesday with influential executives publicly distancing themselves from the project while scrambling to contain the damage.
4 August 2026

Wenger says scrapping Infantino's World Cup plan was 'absolutely necessary'

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was "absolutely necessary and beyond question".
4 August 2026

FIFA's Infantino sought Trump backing, says NY Post

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sought support from the Trump administration amid mounting criticism after his abandoned plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, the New York Post said on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
3 August 2026

Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas

Israeli forces will withdraw, and the International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza, he says
31 July 2026

‘Maybe he’s a racist’: Trump critical of LeBron James

United States President Donald Trump said LeBron James might be "a racist" when asked if the basketball star is the "best ever" to play the sport.
25 July 2026

IOC reject complaint against FIFA chief Infantino over 'political neutrality'

The FairSquare complaint alleges that Infantino has "repeatedly breached IOC's rules on political neutrality by offering his political support for US president Donald Trump".
25 July 2026

Trump says Saudi nuclear deal depends on recognising Israel

A nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia was 'totally subject' to Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords, he says
23 July 2026

Trump says USA should host another World Cup without Mexico/Canada

Trump also shared that FIFA president Gianni Infantino has approached him about the possibility of the USA and China co-hosting a World Cup in the future.
18 July 2026

Argentina President Milei says he won't attend World Cup final out of superstition

Argentine President Javier Milei said Thursday he will not attend the World Cup 2026 final in the United States, preferring to continue watching his country take on Spain from home.
17 July 2026

Spain's PM Sanchez to attend World Cup final alongside Trump amid tensions

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet again at Sunday's World Cup final, as strained relations between the two leaders over defence spending and the war with Iran continue to simmer.
17 July 2026

The business of winning

Sport thrives on uncertainty. Fans cherish the underdogs who topple heavyweights. But while upsets are priceless for supporters, they can be painfully expensive for those who stage them.
12 July 2026

Belgium's best rebuttal to power came on the pitch

Belgium did not spend the night trying to revisit those debates. They simply demonstrated that while power can influence headlines, it cannot guarantee outcomes.
7 July 2026

Trump confirms he asked FIFA boss for review of Balogun red card

President Donald Trump confirmed Monday he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the "horrible" decision to hand a red card to star US striker Folarin Balogun, but said he did not request it be overturned.
6 July 2026

War, wealth and a World Cup in Trumpland

The rescinding of USA forward Folarin Balogun's suspension on US president Donald Trump's request shows how much corruption and greed has eaten into the sport's showpiece event.
6 July 2026

What is Article 27 of FIFA's Disciplinary Code that allows red-carded Balogun to play?

FIFA will allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in their World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium on Monday after suspending his ban for a red card in the previous round, citing Article 27 of the world ruling body's Disciplinary Code.
6 July 2026

Trump asked FIFA chief to review Balogun red card: source

Trump called Infantino on Wednesday, the same day that the red card was given, the source said on condition of anonymity. Football's governing body suspended Bologun's one-game ban on Sunday, meaning he can now play in USA's last-16 match against Belgium.
6 July 2026

Trump thanks FIFA for suspending USA's Balogun's World Cup red card

President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked football's world governing body FIFA for suspending the red card issued to USA's Folarin Balogun, paving the way for the striker to play in a last-16 World Cup showdown against Belgium.
6 July 2026

Happy Fourth of July, America

This year, July 4 marks 250 years of US independence. Happy Birthday, America. But, truth be told, America outrages and frustrates me.
4 July 2026