FIFA suspends Balogun’s red card after call with Trump

The United States’ World Cup campaign has sparked controversy after FIFA reversed a red card for star player Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in the last-16 match. Balogun received the red card for a foul against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which typically incurs a one-match ban. Following intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump, FIFA utilized disciplinary rules to suspend the ban, leading to criticism from Belgium’s football association and others who argue it undermines tournament integrity.

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