FIFA Suspends Red Card for US Soccer Star Folarin Balogun After Trump’s Request
FIFA has suspended the automatic match suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun following a review reportedly prompted by a call from former President Donald Trump.
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FIFA has suspended the automatic match suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun following a review reportedly prompted by a call from former President Donald Trump.
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Following a controversial red card, FIFA has allowed Folarin Balogun to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium, enabling the USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino to field his regular starting lineup.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 12:13 AM
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US President Donald Trump praised FIFA's decision to lift Falorin Balogun's suspension, a move that has drawn criticism from the Royal Belgian Football Association.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 5, 2026, 11:57 PM
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The Royal Belgian Football Association disputes FIFA's reversal of Folarin Balogun's suspension ahead of the Round of 16 clash in Seattle.
Fox News Latest | Jul 5, 2026, 11:30 PM
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President Trump intervened in a FIFA disciplinary decision and delivered a July Fourth speech marked by partisan rhetoric, prompting responses from political leaders.
The Hill | Jul 5, 2026, 11:08 PM
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President Trump intervened in a FIFA disciplinary decision involving Team USA’s Folarin Balogun, while political leaders commented on rising socialist influence and presidential power during the nation’s 250th Independence Day.
The Hill | Jul 5, 2026, 10:10 PM
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FIFA suspends the red card ban on USA striker Folarin Balogun after intervention by President Trump, sparking surprise from Belgium's football association.
CNA Latest News | Jul 5, 2026, 9:37 PM
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FIFA has put on hold the one-game red card suspension of U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the upcoming World Cup round of 16 match.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 5, 2026, 7:58 PM
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FIFA overturned a red card against USA’s Folarin Balogun, preventing his suspension for the upcoming World Cup match against Belgium.
The Hill | Jul 5, 2026, 7:51 PM
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Following intervention by US President Donald Trump, FIFA lifted the suspension of American striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the World Cup last 16 match against Belgium. The decision has sparked praise from the US side and outrage from Belgium’s team.
France 24 English | Jul 5, 2026, 7:38 PM
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USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun will participate in the Round of 16 match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his red card sanction for a probationary period.
Fox News Latest | Jul 5, 2026, 6:21 PM
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