Folarin Balogun Cleared to Play for Team USA After Trump Intervenes with FIFA
US President Donald Trump successfully lobbied FIFA to lift the suspension on Folarin Balogun, allowing him to participate in Team USA’s upcoming World Cup match.
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US President Donald Trump successfully lobbied FIFA to lift the suspension on Folarin Balogun, allowing him to participate in Team USA’s upcoming World Cup match.
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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.
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