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Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play
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The Belgian soccer federation and UEFA are protesting a FIFA decision to allow U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play in a World Cup match despite a mandatory red card suspension. The controversy stems from alleged political pressure applied by U.S. President Donald Trump on FIFA leader Gianni Infantino.
GENEVA — An all-time controversy in the World Cup's 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States and forward Folarin Balogun facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake .
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