U.S. men’s national team forward Christian Pulisic has been diagnosed with a bone bruise and a microfracture in his leg following a collision during the U.S. 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium on July 6, 2026. According to sources briefed on the diagnosis, Pulisic faces a recovery period of several weeks, ruling him out of … Read more
Stephen Chow’s latest feature, Kung Fu Soccer, is set to debut on July 11 in China, featuring a sprawling international cast that includes Japanese actor Takeru Satoh and South Korean star Song Kang-ho. Who is starring in Kung Fu Soccer? The film features a mix of established international actors and professional athletes. Screen Daily reports … Read more
European Parliament lawmakers are pushing for an investigation into FIFA boss Gianni Infantino following allegations of political interference in the lifting of a red-card suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. According to a joint statement from lawmakers Barry Andrews, Lara Wolters, and Niels Fuglsang, the decision to overturn the suspension after an intervention by U.S. … Read more
FIFA suspended striker Florian Balogun’s one-game red-card ban on Sunday, clearing him to play in the U.S. World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision follows a tournament-wide surge in red card issuances, which have more than tripled to 13 compared to four in both 2018 and 2022, according to data from Northeastern … Read more
FIFA’s appeal committee has ruled that the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) cannot challenge the eligibility of U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) striker Folarin Balogun. FIFA declared the Belgian appeal “inadmissible” on the grounds that the federation lacks standing to intervene in the disciplinary proceedings. Balogun remains eligible for the upcoming World Cup round-of-16 match … Read more
Jordan Henderson faces a potentially tournament-ending wrist injury following England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, according to reports from ITV and The Independent. The midfielder fell during post-match celebrations, prompting Thomas Tuchel to tell ITV that the injury “looks really bad.” How did Jordan Henderson sustain his injury? The injury occurred during … Read more
Folarin Balogun will miss the United States’ Round of 16 World Cup match against Belgium on July 6 following a straight red card during the Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 24-year-old forward was sent off in the 61st minute for a “serious foul” on Tarik Muharemovic at Levi’s Stadium, leaving the … Read more
Rathwood, the Co Carlow home and garden centre, is expected to agree a deal with an independent investor this week to avoid collapse, according to testimony in the High Court. The business, controlled by the Keogh family, entered examinership in late April facing liabilities of €18 million, including €10 million owed to trade creditors. How … Read more
The Intersection of Personal Tragedy and Professional Performance in Elite Sports Cody Gakpo, a 27-year-old forward for the Netherlands, continued to play in the World Cup despite the recent death of his unborn child, an event he and his partner, Noa van der Bij, announced on Saturday. Gakpo’s decision to remain with the squad highlights … Read more
Canada faces South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, a match defined by the return of captain Alphonso Davies and the team’s transition to a high-stakes knockout environment. According to reports from the L.A. Stadium site on June 28, 2026, manager Jesse Marsch confirmed Davies is available, while the tactical inclusion … Read more