FIFA, Balogun and Trump

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‘Thank you FIFA for reversing a great injustice!’ How Trump, the world reacted to Balogun’s ban reprieve
The whole world thought the United States would have to be without its star striker, Folarin Balogun, for its crucial World Cup round-of-16 game against Belgium.

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Balogun Starts for US Against Belgium After Suspension Lifted Following Call by Trump to FIFA
Trump says he pressed FIFA to review Balogun's red card
Donald Trump thanks FIFA for reversing 'great injustice' on Folarin Balogun ban
United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun will be available for the USMNT's 2026 World Cup round of 16 matchup vs. Belgium, a stunning development after he was set to serve an automati...

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Las Vegas Sun · 7h
Balogun starts for US against Belgium after suspension lifted following call by Trump to FIFA
Trump Intervention Sparks World Cup Storm as FIFA Clears Balogun to Face Belgium
Boston.com readers split on FIFA’s reversal of Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension
The decision came after President Trump personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of the call, according to a person familiar with the conversation, the Associated Press re...

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Trump Called FIFA Head to Seek Review of US Player Red Card: Source
The Economist · 11h
World in Brief: Trump responds to FIFA fallout; Microsoft cuts jobs