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Donald Trump is throwing his weight behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino, posting on social media that removing him would be a, quote, terrible mistake. With the two thousand twenty six World Cup on American soil already underway in the buildup, Trump's intervention signals just how politically charged global soccer governance has become.
Meanwhile in baseball, Kodai Senga earned his first career save for the New York Mets and was absolutely floored when rookie teammate Carson Benge grabbed the ball and tossed it into the crowd. Senga wanted that keepsake, and who could blame him. Benge is learning fast that some souvenirs belong in the clubhouse, not the stands.
And on the youth soccer front, Mexico is celebrating after defeating the United States two goals to none to claim the two thousand twenty six CONCACAF Under Twenty Championship. For the second consecutive Under Twenty title, Mexico got the better of their biggest rival, and both nations now punch their tickets to the two thousand twenty seven Under Twenty World Cup and the two thousand twenty eight Olympic Games, where the United States go in as hosts.
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