Live updates: Graham Platner denies new assault report; FIFA-Trump World Cup controversy
Graham Platner denies new assault allegations amid growing controversy surrounding FIFA and the World Cup.
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Graham Platner has denied a new report alleging assault. Separately, coverage indicates a controversy involving FIFA and the World Cup, while FIFA has lifted a red card suspension for Balogun.
The Hill and The Washington Post are tracking these developments, with The Hill specifically highlighting the Platner denial and the FIFA-Trump World Cup controversy. HuffPost also reports on the Balogun suspension and crowds gathering for Khamenei's funeral procession in Iran.
Further updates are expected regarding the legal standing of the reports against Platner and the nature of the World Cup controversy.
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Quick answers
How has Graham Platner responded to the latest report?
Platner has denied the new assault report.
What action did FIFA take regarding Balogun?
FIFA has lifted Balogun's red card suspension.
What is happening in Iran according to coverage?
Crowds have joined a funeral procession for Khamenei.
Coverage (5)
- 7/6: The Takeout with Major Garrett Yahoo · 16h ago
- FIFA Lifts Balogun's Red Card Suspension, Crowds Join Funeral Procession For Khamenei In Iran: Live Updates HuffPost · 16h ago
- Morning news brief WVIK, Quad Cities NPR · 16h ago
- Tuesday briefing: Graham Platner; World Cup; Mitch McConnell; supplement advice; sleep divorce; and more The Washington Post · 16h ago
- Live updates: Graham Platner denies new assault report; FIFA-Trump World Cup controversy The Hill · 16h ago broke it first
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