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Trump Reportedly Called FIFA To Help Overturn The Suspension Of The U.S.'s Key Striker. It Sparked a Geopolitical Firestorm.

President Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to make the case that the red card suspension against the U.S.'s top striker, Folarin Balogun, should be overturned.

International Business Times

Fifa slammed for 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable' Balogun decision

BRUSSELS — The Union of European Football Associations (Uefa) has lashed out at the decision of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban in ‌the World Cup, after US President Donald Trump called Fifa to ask it to review the case, saying world…

Bangkok Post

UEFA issue incredible statement claiming FIFA have 'crossed a red line' with Folarin Balogun ban ruling

FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's ban has sparked massive controversy

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FIFA Reject Belgium’s Appeal Against Folarin Balogun Ban Reversal

It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours after the USMNT’s one-match ban was suspended for 12 months.

Sports Illustrated

A ‘lose-lose’ situation? Americans fear Trump’s red card interference on Folarin Balogun could ruin World Cup run

Donald Trump thanked FIFA for ‘reversing a great injustice’ by suspending star striker’s ban but others fear decision could tarnish Mauricio Pochettino’s side’s impressive campaign

The Independent UK

Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA's Balogun decision

Belgium have been granted the right to appeal FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, The Athletic reported on Monday, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump.

France 24

Trump ‘spoke with Fifa president’ before Balogun’s ban was controversially suspended

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Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps

In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, Donald Trump did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his way

The Guardian - US

'The Trump Card': Reactions and viral memes to FIFA’s controversial US red card reversal

If you get a red card at the World Cup, you miss the next game... Unless Donald Trump steps in. The world has reacted to the controversial move by FIFA to lift the ban given to the US team's star striker, following a call by Trump to Gianni Infantino.

Euronews

Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as Fifa clears Balogun to face Belgium

WASHINGTON/SEATTLE - 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 US President Donald Trump personally urged Fifa President Gianni Infantino to review…

Bangkok Post

Fury as Folarin Balogun suspension overturned after Donald Trump asked Fifa

THE Belgian Football Association has said it is “astonished” and “investigating all potential options” after it emerged Donald Trump called…

The National (Scotland)

Donald Trump surprisingly praises England captain Harry Kane in Truth Social post

The US president was clearly impressed by Kane’s performance in England’s dramatic 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico

The Independent UK

Trump hails ‘great player’ Harry Kane after England’s dramatic World Cup win over Mexico

England captain scored again as Three Lions produced extraordinary performance to beat Mexico on home soil

The Independent UK

Will Jarell Quansah’s World Cup red-card ban for England be suspended like Folarin Balogun’s?

Quansah was sent off during England’s last-16 win over Mexico and is set to miss the quarter-final with Norway but could he try to follow the precedent Fifa set by suspending Balogun’s ban?

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The Economic Times

FIFA takes U-turn on red card suspension for Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump calls Gianni Infantino to review

FIFA has controversially lifted Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension for a red card, allowing the US forward to play against Belgium. The decision, reportedly influenced by a call from US President Donald Trump, has drawn sharp criticism from Belgium's football authorities. This unprecedented move, placing Balogun on a one-year probation, marks…

Euronews

Infantino says he told Trump FIFA's disciplinary body was independent during call over Balogun

Under FIFA rules, a straight red card automatically triggers a one-game ban, which cannot be appealed by the player's team.

The Economic Times

Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium

In an unprecedented move, FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's red-card ban for the US World Cup match against Belgium, following a personal appeal from President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This decision has ignited controversy, with Belgium expressing astonishment and questioning FIFA's adherence to its own rules. The…

International Business Times UK

Trump Call to FIFA Reverses Folarin Balogun Red Card Suspension to Rescue American World Cup Dream

FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's suspension after a call from President Trump, allowing him to play in the USA's World Cup match against Belgium, sparking controversy.

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France 24

FIFA lifts Balogun's World Cup suspension after Trump calls Infantino

US President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the World Cup suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. FIFA later lifted Balogun's one-match ban, clearing him to face Belgium in the last 16 after his red…

The Independent UK

Donald Trump called Gianni Infantino before Fifa’s stunning decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban, report says

The Belgian FA reacted with ‘astonishment’ at the news that USA will be able to call upon their banned star striker for the last-16 tie

FourFourTwo

FIFA at centre of new political storm ahead of USA Belgium as Donald Trump intervenes

USA forward Folarin Balogun was set to miss their round-of-16 clash

The Independent UK

White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Team USA’s Folarin Balogun’s red card, AP source says

The White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, according to a person familiar with the call who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter

Sports Illustrated

Did President Donald Trump, White House Influence Folarin Balogun’s Red Card Appeal?

The star striker of the U.S. men’s national team will now be able to play in the World Cup round of 16.

The Independent UK

Trump finally arrives at World Cup – but Balogun decision shows Fifa hasn’t learned its lesson

Comment: The shock ‘suspension’ of Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban for the USA’s World Cup clash against Belgium once again raises serious questions about sporting integrity on the biggest stage

The Guardian - UK

Argentina advance. But for Cape Verde, they’ll always have for ever

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