Does Folarin Balogun have Cristiano Ronaldo to thank for his red-card suspension reversal? Partially.

Cristiano Ronaldo starred in an explosive moment: an elbow, a sending-off, and provocative gestures toward the Irish fans. Portugal loses control.

Folarin Balogun shockingly got his red card suspended on Sunday, but the precedent for this was set by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Portugal took on Croatia in the World Cup ...

FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card and clear him for Monday’s Round of 16 clash against Belgium has been slammed by many. UEFA in fact publicly criticized this decision.

Trump reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the red card, and Europe erupted, but the rule FIFA cited is not new or unprecedented.

Folarin Balogun wasn’t the only player who benefitted from a red-card suspension being reversed in favor of a probationary period. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portugal star, avoided missing the first two ...

England and Nike have launched the new home, away and goalkeeper kits to be worn at this summer's FIFA World Cup. You can get free delivery on all orders with the code DEAL.

Mikel Merino came off the bench to score in stoppage time as Spain eliminated Portugal, 1-0, in Dallas, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals.

Spain defeats Portugal 1-nil, as Cristiano Ronaldo played his last World Cup match. Belgium win 4-1 against host nation USA, which means all host nations, including Canada and Mexico are out of the ...

09:58, Wed, Jun 17, 2026 Updated: 09:59, Wed, Jun 17, 2026 Lionel Messi's escape from a red card during Argentina's clash with Algeria has sparked accusations that the World Cup is 'rigged'. The ...

Former England striker Wayne Rooney talks about his red card in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final against Portugal, and the ...