AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup Politics & Paraguay: France edged Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 as Kylian Mbappé converted a second-half penalty in Philadelphia, sending Les Bleus to face Morocco next; Paraguay’s run ended with pride after a disciplined, physical approach. USMNT vs Belgium: FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun’s one-match red-card ban, clearing him to play Monday’s Round of 16 in Seattle; the move sparked Belgian outrage and renewed questions about FIFA’s disciplinary rules, while President Donald Trump publicly praised the reversal. Other Round of 16 shocks: Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 with Erling Haaland’s late brace, and Neymar hinted at retirement after the loss. Germany coaching shake-up: Germany confirmed Jürgen Klopp as head coach after Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation following the Paraguay defeat. US Independence Day backdrop: Trump marked America’s 250th with patriotic messaging mixed with partisan politics, as storms disrupted the National Mall.
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