FIFA, Trump, US trolled by Belgium

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Soccer-FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over Balogun eligibility, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant'
By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended world soccer’s disciplinary process on Monday amid mounting international criticism after U.S. President Donald Trump praised FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card ban.

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Belgium denied appeal US soccer star's eligibility; Trump confirms FIFA call
Trump says he asked FIFA to review U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s suspension
'Overturn this!' - Belgium players perform Donald Trump dance to celebrate World Cup win over USMNT amid furore surrounding Folarin Balogun ban reversal
The drama surrounding the round-of-16 clash took a mocking turn when Belgium players were pictured performing a dance made famous by US President Donald Trump during his 2024 election campaign.

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Belgium's savage 'Trump dance' as world ridicules USA after World Cup exit: 'Maybe the White House calls tomorrow'
Belgium players caught mocking Donald Trump after United States loss
USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieve
Trump called FIFA chief Gianni Infantino asking him to review Balogun's punishment, two sources familiar with the matter told AFP.

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