Madrid, July 7 (IANS) La Liga president Javier Tebas has become the latest football administrator to criticise FIFA over its decision to suspend the one-match World Cup ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun, describing the episode as “the tip of the iceberg” of what he called a governance model that has steadily eroded the credibility of world football.Balogun was shown a straight red card after a VAR review for a challenge on Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic duri…
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Nyon, July 6 (IANS) European football’s governing body UEFA launched a scathing attack on FIFA on Monday after world football’s governing body suspended the one-match World Cup ban handed to United States striker Folarin Balogun following intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump, calling the move a threat to the integrity of the sport.The surprising decision allowed Balogun to play in the United States’ Round of 16 match against Belgium. It received a lot of criticism from UEFA, coaches, of…
Vancouver, July 3 (IANS) Switzerland delivered an impressive all-round display to see off Algeria 2-0 and book their place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 here at BC Place on Friday. Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye have earned Switzerland a victory. While Algeria had some good spells in the first half, Ndoye’s strike early in the second seemed to knock the stuffing out of them and they never threatened to get back into the tie.Switzerland have now won three successive fixture…
San Francisco, July 2 (IANS) The co-host USA relied on goals late in each half to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 here at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to enter the Round of 36 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.The co-hosts dig deep and hold on against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman were with the goals, and a red card to Balogun left the USA down a man with 30 minutes to play, but they survived to set up a Round of 16 date with Belgium.The win against Bosnia and Herzegovin…
Seattle, July 2 (IANS) Belgium achieved the near-impossible, coming back from 2-0 down with five minutes to go to overcome Senegal at the Seattle Stadium and secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Belgium looked down and out as the clock ticked past the 85-minute mark and they were 2-0 behind. A Romelu Lukaku goal gave them hope before Youri Tielemans headed them level.Penalties were on the horizon as the game headed towards the end of extra-time, but there was to be more drama. …
San Francisco, July 1 (IANS) USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino insisted his side is prepared for every possible scenario, including a penalty shootout, as the hosts gear up to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday.The Americans topped Group D after impressive victories over Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0), sealing qualification for the knockout stage with a game to spare. Pochettino then rotated his squad for the final group fixture, where the …
Santa Clara, July 1 (IANS) Hosts USA will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Thursday, aiming to book their place in the last 16 at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The Americans topped their group after convincing wins over Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0), securing qualification with a game to spare. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino rested several key players for the final group match, where the USA suffered a 3-2 defeat to Turkiye after conceding a late win…
Sarajevo, June 29 (IANS) India’s Ambassador Anshuman Gaur on Monday called on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Minister Elmedin Dino Konakovic and discussed advancing key bilateral initiatives. “Ambassador Anshuman Gaur called on the Hon’ble Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Dino Konakovic, today. Conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from EAM S Jaishankar,” the Embassy of India, Budapest, representing India in Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina, wrote on X.They held discussi…
Sarajevo, June 27 (IANS) Bosnia and Herzegovina(BiH) on Saturday issued an orange heat warning across the country as temperatures are expected to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius over the next several days, while firefighters continue battling multiple fires fueled by hot and dry weather.The Federal Hydrometeorological Institute of BiH (FHMZ) said the orange alert will remain in effect from June 27 to June 30, warning that the most dangerous period each day will be between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 pm T…
Seattle, June 25 (IANS) Bosnia and Herzegovina bagged their first FIFA World Cup match win in 12 years after beating Qatar 3-1 here at Seattle Stadium. They will have to wait before finding out whether or not it is enough to make the knockout stages. Sergej Barbarez’s team finished third in Group B behind section winners Switzerland and Canada, with confirmation of the next stage to come at the end of Matchday three.Qatar, meanwhile, are heading home after finishing bottom of Group B with one po…