Pulisic Out, Balogun Backed by Trump | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Christian Pulisic’s World Cup dreams took a brutal turn when he fractured his leg in the U.S.’s 4-1 loss to Belgium — a blow that sidelines him for weeks and sidelines his tournament hopes. The star forward, already a 30-goal international with AC Milan, battled through pain before being subbed out, and now faces a recovery timeline that could impact his Serie A opener. Meanwhile, FIFA’s unusual intervention — prompted by a presidential call — cleared Folarin Balogun of a red card, letting him play despite the controversy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…