Episode Details

Today's episode covers six stories. Lead with Norway's ethics complaint to FIFA — Norwegian FA president Lise Klaveness filing over Folarin Balogun's red card reversal, calling out Trump's call to Infantino and one-person decision by Mohammad Al Kamali. Second story: Megan Rapinoe on The Daily Show says Trump's interference killed the USMNT underdog vibe, distraction hurt the young squad. Third story: Anthony Gordon joins Barcelona from Newcastle for €70m (up to €80m with add-ons), including €5m trophy bonus and €1m/season appearance clause, Gordon speaking Spanish at unveiling. Fourth story: Barcelona still chasing Nunez, Alvarez, and Laporte — Atletico's Cerezo says Alvarez stays, Terzic calls Laporte pursuit disrespectful. Fifth story: Nicolas Otamendi retires from Argentina at 38 after World Cup Final loss. Closer: Europa League qualifiers shock — Benfica lost 2-1 to St. Gallen, Ferencvaros beat FC Twente.

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