Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as Fifa clears Balogun to face Belgium
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FIFA has suspended a red-card ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun following personal intervention from President Donald Trump. The decision has sparked controversy regarding the influence of political power on international sports governance.
WASHINGTON/SEATTLE, July 5 (Reuters) - The United States ’ World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when Fifa made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic red-card ban, clearing the striker to face Belgium in Monday’s last-16 clash after U.S. President Donald Trump personally urged Fifa President Gianni Infantino to review the case.
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