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World Cup: 'Shameful', 'incomprehensible': Severe blowback over FIFA's opaque Balogun decision

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World Cup: 'Shameful', 'incomprehensible': Severe blowback over FIFA's opaque Balogun decision
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FIFA is facing intense backlash after overturning a red card suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun during the World Cup. Reports suggest US President Donald Trump personally intervened, raising concerns about political interference in sports governance.

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Analysis - FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the independent disciplinary committee's decision to clear American striker Folarin Balogun to play in the USA's Round of 16 clash against Belgium.

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