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FIFA Suspends Folarin Balogun's Red Card Ban After Trump Intervention Ahead of Belgium Match
Folarin Balogun, the United States' leading scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was initially suspended for one match after receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, FIFA invoked Article 27 of its Disciplinary Code to suspend the ban for a probationary period, allowing Balogun to play in the Round of 16 match against Belgium. This unprecedented decision followed reported interventions by US President Donald Trump, who personally urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the case. The ruling sparked praise from Trump and the US team but drew strong criticism from Belgium's football authorities, UEFA, and former football officials, who questioned the integrity and fairness of the decision. Belgium has been granted the right to appeal FIFA's ruling ahead of the match.
Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides, Disrupt Mumbai-Pune Road and Rail Connectivity
Heavy monsoon rains in Maharashtra have caused multiple landslides and severe waterlogging, disrupting road and rail connectivity between Mumbai and Pune. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, including the recently opened Missing Link section, and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway have been closed due to landslides and flooding. Train services on the Mumbai-Pune route were suspended after landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section affected all three railway lines, leading to cancellations and diversions. Authorities have advised the public to avoid non-essential travel and have declared school holidays in affected districts. Restoration and rescue operations are ongoing amid continued rainfall.
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