FIFA Lifts Suspension of Balogun for World Cup After Trump's Call to Infantino
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
FIFA has lifted the suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun received a red card for a foul against Bosnia's Tarik Muharemović, which typically results in a one-match suspension. Following a call from President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the suspension was revoked, sparking outrage from the Belgian team. Balogun, who has scored three goals in the tournament, is now eligible to play, but FIFA has placed him on a one-year probation period. The U.S. Soccer Federation announced they were informed of the decision on Sunday morning.
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