Trump Challenges Red Card Suspension of U.S. Soccer Star Balogun, Contacts FIFA President
President Trump said he reviewed the play that led to Folarin Balogun's red card and requested FIFA to reconsider the suspension.
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President Trump said he reviewed the play that led to Folarin Balogun's red card and requested FIFA to reconsider the suspension.
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The eligibility of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun remains uncertain following his red card in the previous World Cup match as the U.S. team gets ready to play Belgium.
NPR News | Jul 6, 2026, 11:20 PM
world
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo admits his last World Cup ended with a narrow loss to Spain, while the USMNT's Folarin Balogun will be available after a red card suspension was overturned.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 10:33 PM
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NPR News | Jul 6, 2026, 8:44 PM
politics
President Donald Trump says he intervened to have U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension reviewed, leading to its reversal.
NBC Politics | Jul 6, 2026, 6:59 PM
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FIFA has suspended the one-game ban on US striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 6, 2026, 3:08 PM
politics
FIFA's decision to delay U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's suspension has sparked controversy, drawing criticism from Norway's coach and an appeal from Belgium's football association.
The Hill | Jul 6, 2026, 3:01 PM
politics
President Trump intervened after a controversial red card suspension was overturned, sparking dispute between FIFA and the Belgian soccer federation.
CBS Politics | Jul 6, 2026, 2:14 PM
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Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 2:06 PM
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NPR News | Jul 6, 2026, 12:45 PM
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FIFA's decision to suspend the red card ban for U.S. star Folarin Balogun sparked controversy, with UEFA criticizing the move and former FIFA president Sepp Blatter questioning the organization's integrity amid political intervention claims.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 11:18 AM
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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.
France 24 English | Jul 6, 2026, 9:20 AM
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FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension after a call from US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy and an appeal from Belgium's football federation.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 7:57 AM
world
FIFA’s unprecedented decision to suspend the automatic red-card ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has sparked controversy ahead of the World Cup last-16 match against Belgium, following a personal appeal from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
CNA Latest News | Jul 6, 2026, 5:53 AM
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France 24 English | Jul 6, 2026, 3:20 AM
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South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 1:39 AM
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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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