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Trump called FIFA boss before stunning USA red card reversal 0 (0)

President Donald Trump’s role in FIFA’s stunning decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to be eligible to play against Belgium on Monday in Seattle is under the microscope. A source familiar with the matter told CNN on Sunday that Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino this week after Balogun’s red card and asked the FIFA leader to review the call. On Sunday afternoon, soccer’s governing body announced it was using an obscure rule to suspend Balogun’s automatic one-match ban for one year, allowing the striker to play against Belgium in the Round of 16. CNN’s Julia Benbrook has the [See More…]

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FIFA lifts Balogun’s red card suspension for USMNT after Trump call, Pochettino reacts 0 (0)

We are now learning this Sunday that Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA. This now allows the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. According to the Associated Press, the White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card. President Donald Trump celebrated the red card reversal shortly after it was announced, posting on social media, “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!” LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking to Dan Sheldon with the [See More…]