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Sports Betting·July 6, 2026

The Balogun Case: How a World Cup Red Card Became a Test of FIFA's Independence

A suspended red-card ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun, a reported call from Donald Trump and an extraordinary UEFA rebuke have turned a refereeing row into a governance crisis at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Betting·July 6, 2026

How Opta Became the Hidden Referee of Sports Betting

As sportsbooks move from selling outcomes to selling statistical events, the data provider behind player props has quietly become one of the most important names in betting.