President Donald Trump called the head of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, and asked him to review the red card suspension of U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun, sources familiar with the situation told ABC News.
Balogun will be eligible to play in the USMNT's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday after the striker's controversial one-game red card suspension was put on hold by FIFA.
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Trump Call to FIFA Clears Balogun for Belgium Match
- Belgium freaks out after FIFA lets US striker Folarin Balogun play in World Cup knockout match NY Post —
- Dave Portnoy demands that anti-Trump fans be 'deported' if they oppose FIFA's shock decision to clear Folarin Balogun for World Cup clash Daily Mail —
- UEFA says FIFA 'crossed a red line' with Balogun red card U-turn at World Cup The Straits Times —
- Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match Scripps News —
- World irate with FIFA after Trump aids in Balogun reversal: ‘This is our sport, not theirs’ al.com —
Trump asked FIFA to review US World Cup star Folarin Balogun's red card ban: Sources
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