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The FA has demanded FIFA release documents related to Balogun’s overturned World Cup ban, arguing transparency as he played in the last-16; the affair has sparked questions of political interference (with reports that Trump urged Infantino to review the ban) and a broader backlash, as some associations withdraw support for Infantino ahead of a FIFA Council meeting after Rabat talks.
Belgian right-back Thomas Meunier, 35, opens up about a globe-trotting career—from a postman and car-windscreen fixer in rural Belgium to Dortmund, PSG and Lille—now joining Sunderland and embracing the city’s passion and the Premier League’s intensity. He explains his late-career positional shift from striker to right-back, the decision to move his family to Wearside, and anticipation of big fixtures vs Arsenal, AZ and Manchester City. He weighs in on the Balogun World Cup controversy and the broader politics of football, arguing that sport reflects society even as he believes football and politics should not be partners. Meunier’s story is a vivid portrait of a veteran seeking to help Sunderland return to Europe.
Belgium's RBFA is seeking a clear FIFA explanation over why Balogun was allowed to play against Belgium in the World Cup after a suspended one‑game ban, asking that the issue be on the FIFA Council's agenda on Oct 15 and signaling it won't back Infantino's re‑election. Balogun started for the United States in the 4‑1 loss to Belgium, who were later eliminated by Spain, while FIFA offered only a brief justification under article 27; the RBFA's stance underscores calls for greater transparency and governance reforms at FIFA amid broader scrutiny of its operations and plans like the Fifa Forward Enterprise stake sales.
US forward Folarin Balogun, 20, has been left out of Monaco's Conference League squad and will miss the upcoming match against PSG.
Folarin Balogun’s proposed €45m move to Everton collapsed late after medical concerns raised doubts about his fitness, prompting Monaco to pivot toward Chelsea for Lamine Camara; Chelsea had agreed a €55m deal and Camara completed a medical, but as Balogun’s negotiations stalled Monaco told Chelsea the Camara deal was off, leaving Everton scrambling for alternatives and triggering a chaotic, unresolved end to the transfer window.
Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro revealed that Balogun's proposed move to Everton collapsed on deadline day after a reported medical issue, which Everton later said was not a real issue; Balogun withdrew, citing discomfort with how the situation was handled despite paperwork being completed. Everton had been prepared to pay around £40m, but Monaco missed out. The club suggested other markets remain possible. Balogun's absence leaves Everton thin at striker after selling Beto, with Thierno Barry as the only natural No.9, and Moyes may have to wait until January for reinforcements.
Monaco chief executive Thiago Scuro says Balogun pulled out of the £40m Everton transfer due to how Everton handled his medical, disputing the player’s health concerns; Monaco also reneged on a Chelsea deal for Lamine Camara as late transfer-day drama and medical scrutiny unfolded, with Everton pushing to finalize a late move.
Folarin Balogun’s late reversal on a proposed Everton move—after a medical flag and swift back-and-forth—left Everton without a reliable striker, disrupted Monaco’s plans and Chelsea’s recruitment, and underscored the growing power players wield in football transfers.
Balogun’s deadline-day move to Everton collapsed as Monaco pulled out of selling Lamine Camara to Chelsea and Balogun walked away amid concerns over Everton’s medical/terms; Chelsea lost their Enzo Fernandez replacement, Everton failed to sign Joshua Zirkzee on loan, and Monaco kept Balogun and Camara, leaving all sides frustrated and making a January revival unlikely.
Chelsea’s deadline-day bid for Monaco targets collapsed in chaotic fashion: Monaco refused to sell Lamine Camara for Chelsea’s price, briefly opened talks on Balogun only for the striker to reverse course and miss a move to Everton, while Chelsea had paperwork ready for Camara but the deal was ultimately pulled. The night left Chelsea frustrated and Monaco hinting at using finances via future sales, with no immediate midfield reinforcement for the Blues.
Folarin Balogun’s breakout World Cup summer appeared set to catapult him to a top club, but Everton’s proposed move collapsed at the medical during the deadline, despite a dealsheet; with no late fix, he remains at Monaco and faces a smaller stage than the summer hype suggested, ending a season that promised a premier-league leap.
Everton's £40m bid for Folarin Balogun collapsed on deadline day due to medical issues, leaving the club with only Thierno Barry as a recognised striker for the season's start; loans for Joshua Zirkzee or Tammy Abraham were rejected and a late Monaco renegotiation failed as Balogun walked away. The window also saw Ainsley Maitland-Niles added at right-back, funds raised from selling Ndiaye, Beto, Iroegbunam and Patterson, and Jack Grealish returning to Everton on a season-long loan from City.
Folarin Balogun’s £40m move to Everton fell through after the player changed his mind late on Deadline Day, a twist that also scuppered Monaco’s plans to sell Lamine Camara to Chelsea, who were already navigating other late transfer dynamics; the stoppage leaves Everton short of striking options for the season as deadlines close.
Everton’s deadline-day bid for Folarin Balogun collapsed after the USMNT striker decided not to proceed, even though a new deal had been renegotiated and a dealsheet submitted. Reported package was around €45 million plus €5 million in add-ons (about £38–£40 million). Balogun, who starred for Monaco this season, remains with Monaco for now, leaving Everton short of attacking options as they navigate squad needs ahead of January.
Folarin Balogun’s hoped move from Monaco to Everton is in jeopardy after a failed medical at Finch Farm, despite a transfer fee being agreed. Everton will decide if the issue is a temporary fitness concern from his World Cup exertions or a deeper medical problem, with further updates expected.