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FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
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FIFA has controversially overturned a red-card suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun following direct intervention from President Donald Trump. The decision, which allows Balogun to play in the upcoming World Cup match against Belgium, has drawn criticism from the Belgian team and raised questions about political influence in sports.
SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday.
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