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During the medal ceremony, Lionel Messi failed to acknowledge President Donald Trump, a moment that ignited discussion about respect, emotion, and the end of an era.
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During the medal ceremony, Lionel Messi failed to acknowledge President Donald Trump, a moment that ignited discussion about respect, emotion, and the end of an era.

The Norwegian Football Association may file an ethics complaint to FIFA concerning the body’s decision to suspend the ban on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, a move sparked by former President Donald Trump’s appeal to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.

Helicopter activity for the G7 summit damaged the pitches at the Hotel Royal Resort in Evian‑les‑Bains, forcing Brighton & Hove Albion to call off a match and move its preparations to Austria, though the club says the setback will not significantly affect its upcoming fixtures.

The White House says the tariffs are a response to Canada’s discriminatory trade practices, but leaves the door open for negotiations as both nations brace for economic fallout.

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a 50 percent tariff on a range of Canadian products, from hockey sticks to cement, citing unfair treatment of American exports. The measures, set to take effect in 30 days, also aim to counter Canada's auto quotas and follow a Truth Social post blaming Canada for wildfire smoke.

The United States prepares to impose tariffs of up to half the value on a range of Canadian products, citing trade discrimination and aiming to level the playing field for American exporters.

President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, while smoke from Canadian wildfires adds a new layer of diplomatic tension.

President Donald Trump signed executive orders that will levy a 50% duty on a range of Canadian products, from hockey sticks to alcoholic beverages and dairy items, effective August 19. The move is framed as a response to Canada’s alleged discriminatory actions against U.S. exports, though the administration stresses it does not herald a full‑scale trade war.

Norway’s football association is weighing an ethics complaint against FIFA after the governing body suspended and then lifted a one‑match ban for U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, a move sparked by former President Donald Trump’s intervention.

The Norwegian Football Association may lodge a formal complaint to FIFA over its decision to suspend the one‑match ban of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, a move sparked by a phone call from President Donald Trump to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent duty on Canadian imports of hockey sticks, wine and cement, effective August 19, using a rarely used provision of the 1930 Tariff Act after the Supreme Court invalidated previous tariffs.

The Trump administration has announced a sweeping 50 percent tariff on selected Canadian products, citing discrimination and setting the stage for a potential trade showdown.

Spain's victorious squad returned to Madrid amid massive crowds, celebrating a historic double title amid national pride.

President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 50% tariff on nearly $20 billion of Canadian imports, effective August 19, prompting a rapid rebuttal from Ottawa and a warning of reciprocal measures.

President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 50 percent duty on a range of Canadian imports, from alcoholic beverages to hockey equipment, arguing that Canada has been unfairly treating American products. The tariffs, issued under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act, are set to take effect in thirty days and exclude energy products, potash, fish and critical minerals, while covering many items previously protected by the USMCA. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the move as a violation of the agreement, and the dispute has sparked political, economic and diplomatic repercussions.

From coast‑to‑coast in the United States, through Canada and Mexico, the expanded World Cup captivated billions, showcasing star power, underdog triumphs and a final that topped Spanish‑language ratings.

President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on Canadian imports, singling out hockey sticks as a symbolic target of the measure.

President Donald Trump announced 50 % tariffs on Canadian goods, invoking a rarely used clause of the 1930 Tariff Act as the administration seeks new ways to counter what it calls retaliatory measures by Canada.

President Donald Trump announced a 50% duty on a handful of Canadian products, citing retaliatory measures by Ottawa. The move follows the Supreme Court’s reversal of earlier tariffs and signals a new legal path for the White House.

At a White House gathering celebrating the Dodgers' 2025 championship, President Trump highlighted Ohtani's historic 55‑home‑run season and his third consecutive unanimous MVP award.

Recent events reveal how Donald Trump’s interventions are blurring the line between sport and politics, prompting concerns over the future of impartial competition.

Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, accusing the governing body of harming football through self‑serving decisions, commercial exploitation of World Cup breaks and political interference.

La Liga chief Javier Tebas launches a scathing attack on FIFA, demanding Infantino step down as the governing body faces criticism over World Cup plans, the Folarin Balogun case and alleged political meddling.

At a July 22 rally in Marietta, Georgia, Donald Trump voiced support for the Atlanta Braves’ controversial tomahawk chop, while taking aim at the New York Mets’ payroll.