US star Balogun knew red card reversal would ‘cause a lot of controversy’
Striker says FIFA’s decision to suspend his one-match ban led to ‘a lot of outside noise’ before USA’s knockout match.

Striker says FIFA’s decision to suspend his one-match ban led to ‘a lot of outside noise’ before USA’s knockout match.









Thousands of Bosnia fans turned Toronto blue as they marched to the chants of ‘Free Palestine’ in Toronto.

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A Canadian mining group is facing a criminal complaint after hundreds tested positive for lead poisoning in Bosnia.
The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.
Afan Cizmic, a 14-year-old ball boy in the Bosnia vs Italy World Cup qualifying final, took away the goalkeeper’s notes.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s dramatic win over Italy sparks wild celebrations from Zenica to Sarajevo and evokes memories.