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England is through to the World Cup quarterfinals after a dramatic three-two victory over co-host Mexico, and Harry Kane was the difference. The England captain delivered the winning goal in what's being called one of the tournament's most gripping knockout matches, earning praise from none other than President Trump, who called Kane a great player in a midnight post on Truth Social.
Speaking of drama, the Folarin Balogun situation has UEFA drawing a hard line against FIFA after the governing body suspended Balogun's red card punishment. UEFA's official statement was blunt, calling the decision unjustifiable and saying it crossed a red line. This clash between football's two biggest governing bodies is raising serious questions about fairness and who actually holds authority at this World Cup.
And over in the NBA, the Philadelphia seventy-sixers made a move for Jaylen Brown, but league executives around the league aren't exactly sold on the value. Sources tell ESPN that Brown's market worth came in lower than most anticipated, with multiple execs suggesting the Sixers may have overpaid for a player whose ceiling doesn't quite match the price tag attached to this deal.
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