FIFA, Ronaldo and Balogun

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How Cristiano Ronaldo helped Folarin Balogun get red card suspended at World Cup
Folarin Balogun shockingly got his red card suspended on Sunday, but the precedent for this was set by Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Europe is furious over Balogun reprieve but FIFA suspended red card bans for Ronaldo and others before this
FIFA's Past Red Card Decision for Ronaldo Sparks Debate Ahead of Spain Match
World Cup 2026: USA President Donald Trump says he called FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to have Folarin Balogun's red-card ban reviewed ahead of Belgium tie
President Donald Trump says he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to "review" Folarin Balogun's red card and World Cup ban, which has since been suspended, allowing the USA striker to play in the last-1...

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Trump confirms he called FIFA head after World Cup red card but insists he didn't demand outcome
US crashes out of World Cup as storm over Trump interference overshadows tournament
Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Post A Fake Video Of Folarin Balogun Showing 'Trump Card' After His Red Card In World Cup Game
Online AI detection tool Hive Moderation gave the video a score of 97.4% likely to be AI-generated: There are several telltale signs of AI generation in the video.

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Folarin Balogun red-card timeline: How FIFA, President Donald Trump overturned one-game ban for USMNT star

The Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup precedent that changed USMNT star Folarin Balogun’s red card fortunes

Folarin Balogun wasn’t the only player who benefitted from a red-card suspension being reversed in favor of a probationary period. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portugal star, avoided missing the first two games of the World Cup following a red card in November that led to a three-match ban — instead only missing his country’s final qualifying match and returning for their opener.

2026 World Cup red card and suspension rules, explained

The 2026 World Cup produces some of the most amazing football, and sometimes that means things can get very intense. With the competition at its highest and the chance to win a ti