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In an unusual move, FIFA's Disciplinary Committee announced that it would delay Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban. It came after President Trump spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to urge a review of Folarin Balogun's red card before the US star's suspension was reversed.
Trump praised FIFA after Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban was lifted, prompting online speculation.
Non-U.S. soccer fans are fed up with FIFA after Folarin Balogun's red card was rescinded ahead of the Round of 16 match against Belgium on Sunday morning. Balogun was hit with a red card in the 64th minute of the U.
FIFA has suspended the one-game suspension for a red card in the U.S. game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, allowing Folarin Balogun to play in the team's Round of 16 match with Belgium, despite criticism from soccer fans and commentators.
The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.
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FIFA makes final ruling on US soccer star Folarin Balogun's controversial red card suspension
Folarin Balogun says his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina was unintentional as FIFA confirms a one-match suspension ahead of the Belgium clash.
Folarin Balogun, the dynamic U.S. striker who’s scored a goal in each of the three matches he’s played in this World Cup, will play against Belgium in Monday’s massive Round of 16 showdown.
FIFA has sparked outrage for allowing United States Men's National Team star Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium despite a red card.
FIFA reversed a ban against Team USA’s star striker Folarin Balogun, who was set to sit out Monday’s game over a controversial red card. President Trump called FIFA’s president last week and asked him to review the red card according to a source familiar with the phone call.
