AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup in Seattle, and the controversy won’t quit: UEFA says FIFA “crossed a red line” by clearing U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play Belgium after a straight red, calling the decision “incomprehensible” and warning it undermines the sport’s rulebook. The U-turn came after President Donald Trump contacted FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, and Belgium is weighing its next move as the Round of 16 kicks off Monday at Lumen Field. Local sports energy: Ahead of the match, Seattle fans are packing watch parties and pregame events, with former U.S. players and U.S. Soccer staff praising the city’s welcoming, high-volume atmosphere. Civic milestone: Seattle Center welcomed 252 new citizens from 55 countries at a naturalization ceremony tied to the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations. NFL offseason buzz: ESPN rolled out its latest preseason NFL positional rankings, setting the stage for training camps.
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