"We Let You Down": Folarin Balogun Sends Emotional Message to USMNT Fans

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"We Let You Down": Folarin Balogun Sends Emotional Message to USMNT Fans

Balogun apologized to USMNT fans after his debut World Cup ended with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium. “It was not good enough when it mattered most and we let you down,” he wrote. He said “Soccer in America will only become bigger,” adding, “We will be back” and “Why not us?” after the painful exit.

By Nischay Rathore

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'Facts are Facts': US Soccer Legend's Reality Check for Pulisic After Horrid World Cup

Landon Donovan delivered a blunt Christian Pulisic verdict after the USMNT’s World Cup exit. “The facts are the facts and the reality is the reality,” he said, noting Pulisic left injured in three of his last seven World Cup games, played about half this tournament’s minutes and scored only once since December after resting for Gold Cup.

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NFL Leads America as World Cup Fails to Overtake Football in New Poll

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NFL Leads America as World Cup Fails to Overtake Football in New Poll

An Ipsos survey of 1,027 statistically representative Americans conducted during the FIFA World Cup found the NFL remains the nation's favorite sport at 51%. Baseball ranked second at 40%, followed by NBA/NCAA basketball (37%), college football (33%), hockey (21%), boxing (19%), U.S. soccer (16%), and international soccer (14%), highlighting football's continued dominance despite the global tournament.


By Nidheesh Kumar

Several Norway Players Report Weakness and Cough Ahead of England Quarterfinal

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Several Norway Players Report Weakness and Cough Ahead of England Quarterfinal

Several Norway players have reported weakness and coughs before Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal against England, but head coach Ståle Solbakken does not believe it is a virus. He blamed fatigue, air conditioning and demanding travel instead. Jørgen Strand Larsen recently recovered from fever, while Marcus Holmgren Pedersen missed the Brazil win through illness as Norway now manage fitness concerns.

By Nischay Rathore

"I'm the F*cking New Salt Bae!": Peter Crouch Embarrassed After Emotional Harry Kane Hug

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"I'm the F*cking New Salt Bae!": Peter Crouch Embarrassed After Emotional Harry Kane Hug

Crouch joked he became “the f*cking new Salt Bae” after celebrating England’s 3-2 Round of 16 win over Mexico at the Azteca. Kane gave him “the biggest hug ever,” leaving him dancing before photographers and feeling like a “full kit w*nker.” He nearly joined Anthony Gordon for Wonderwall, but stopped to avoid stealing credit from the team.

By Nischay Rathore

Folarin Balogun Breaks Silence on Donald Trump-FIFA Red Card Reversal Storm

about 2 hours ago

Folarin Balogun Breaks Silence on Donald Trump-FIFA Red Card Reversal Storm

Balogun addressed the red-card reversal after USA’s 4-1 World Cup exit to Belgium, saying controversy “didn’t really surprise me too much.” Trump had claimed influence after contacting FIFA president Gianni Infantino before the one-match ban was lifted. Balogun said he accepted both decisions and added, “Belgium were the better team today,” after returning to the lineup.

By Nischay Rathore

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