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A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part? Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup. 8 hrs ago - England Men

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'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up -- Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

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Fans react to US World Cup loss after red card drama - The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup co-hosts were knocked out of the tournament. 8 hrs ago

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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money -- The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

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Canada orders 12 submarines from Germany in largest defence deal of its kind -- Canada announced the multi-billion dollar deal with company TKMS just as PM Mark Carney headed to a major Nato summit.

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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure' -- The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.

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Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban -- President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.

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US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather -- US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

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Eight rescued from seaplane that made 'hard landing' in Manhattan river -- Eight people were removed from the Kodiak 100 seaplane by fire department units and two had minor injures.

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'That wasn't a foul' - Trump on Fifa overturning red card ban -- USA striker Folarin Balogun's one-game ban has been suspended after the president's intervention.

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World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension -- The USA star striker will be available to play at today's match against Belgium after President Trump called Fifa for his ban to be reviewed.

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Watch: Does Trump's Fifa intervention undermine football's integrity? -- The BBC's Daniel Bush looks at the US president's comments over his request for Fifa to review Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.

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Scorching heat and delays: How Washington DC marked America 250 -- The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.

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'America's 250th birthday is our 50th anniversary' -- Roger Lieb and Bonnie Taff tell the BBC what it was like to have their wedding on 4 July 1976, America's bicentennial.

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What is the 'Trump dance'? And where have we seen it in sport? -- As the 'Trump dance' gains attention once again, we look at which sportspeople are doing it - and why.

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Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino -- After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.

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Is this a breakthrough moment for soccer in the US? -- Victory for the national team against Belgium on Monday could mean the sport takes further strides among American audiences.

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After a year of ICE raids, Southern California finds joy in Mexico's World Cup run -- For Mexico's football-loving community, the World Cup has been a triumph, even beyond their borders in Southern California.

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Cowboys, fighter jets and US Border Patrol - inside Trump's big recruitment drive -- Space Force and Customs and Border Patrol are using a rodeo as a way to drive up recruitment numbers.

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Did USA team fall short in World Cup? Here's what pundits think -- After weeks of excitement ended with a defeat to Belgium, there's gratitude and a sense of an opportunity missed.

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Erika Kirk comes face-to-face in court with husband's alleged killer -- Charlie Kirk's widow was joined by the late US activist's family - all of whom attended court for the first time in the case.

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Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation -- Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" in the race.

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'Here to stay' - Fans react to the rise of soccer in the US -- The BBC's Nardine Saad spoke to soccer fans about the sport's growing popularity in the United States.

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'Definitely felt a big bang': Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago -- The plane had 52 passengers and six crew onboard. No injuries were reported.

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