The Papers: 'World cup storm' and 'King puts foot down'
UK newspapers are reporting on a controversy involving Donald Trump's alleged intervention in a FIFA World Cup disciplinary decision. Simultaneously, the press is covering Prince Harry's failed request to stay at Buckingham Palace.
Why it matters
The coverage reflects the intersection of high-profile political influence in sports and the ongoing public scrutiny of the British Royal Family.
Image caption, President Donald Trump admitting he lobbied Fifa's boss to rescind a red card ban for the top US goal scorer dominates today's papers. The Daily Mirror headlines on the moment as "foul", and quotes Trump as saying: "All I did was I asked for a review because I didn't think it was a foul." US striker Folarin Balogun was given a one-match suspension at the World Cup after receiving a straight red card, which Fifa has now reversed.
The article summarizes various newspaper headlines, providing a neutral overview of the media landscape.
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