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World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension
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Fifa has suspended a one-match ban for US striker Folarin Balogun following a conversation between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino. The decision has sparked controversy among fans and football experts regarding political interference in sports.
World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension Close Folarin Balogun, the 25-year-old USA star striker, was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic last week. But after a call with US President Donald Trump, Fifa said the automatic one-match ban would be suspended for a year.
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