World Cup 2026: EU lawmakers call for formal investigation into Folarin Balogun 'scandal' - Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is once again under pressure after calls from 72 European lawmakers for a formal investigation to be launched following the Folarin Balogun scandal - Daily Express

Donald Trump's World Cup chief, Andrew Giuliani, has admitted that the scandal surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card may have distracted the USMNT ahead of their humiliating loss against Belgium - Daily Mail

Christian Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise in his leg in the United States' 4-1 loss to Belgium in the World Cup last 16 on Monday, US Soccer announced - The Guardian

England winger Anthony Gordon has revealed he took Mexico boss Javier Aguirre's foul-mouthed rant as a "compliment" - Daily Mirror