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Norway coach: FIFA reversal after Trump call ‘hurts’ World Cup

The coach of the Norwegian men’s soccer team on Sunday called the decision by FIFA to reverse the one-game suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun a “big mistake” and a negative development for the sport. “I have to be honest, I think that’s a big mistake by FIFA. I think it’s not a great conclusion,”…

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I think it’s not a great conclusion,” Ståle Solbakken told reporters after his team’s 2-1 victory in the FIFA World Cup’s round of 16 over Brazil.

Balogun received a red card after officials used instant replay to review a play in question during the U.S. team’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday.

That triggered an automatic one-game suspension under FIFA policy for Balogun, who leads the U.S. with three goals scored in the tournament.

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