The tarnished game: Trump, FIFA, and a suspended red card
United States' Folarin Balogun reacts to a red card during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif.,…
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The AP reported that Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the U.S.-Bosnia match on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) asking the governing body to review the card. Thus, he will be able to take part in the match of the 1/8 finals of the World Cup-2026 with the national team of Belgium. The shocking turn of events, elicited by FIFA’s late decision to suspend Balogun’s round of 32 red card for a probationary period of one year, has been met with a wide array of strong reactions , including ecstasy from U.S. fans and fury from Belgium’s federation .
Furthermore, Not only consistent, Balogun is clinical. The odds of the U.S. winning against Belgium dramatically increased when it was announced he is eligible to play. KUALA LUMPUR: FIFA’s decision to allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium on Sunday despite an automatic suspension has damaged its credibility, said football critic Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli.
In addition, Leaders from the Union of European Football Associations have discussed “possible next steps” after FIFA’s decision to reverse the one-game ban on United States striker Folarin Balogun sparked anger among European soccer’s top officials as Belgium is slated to play the U.S. on Monday. On July 5, it became known that FIFA postponed the one-game suspension of US forward Balogun.
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The AP reported that Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the U.S.-Bosnia match on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) asking the governing body to review the card.
according to The Hindu - HomeThus, he will be able to take part in the match of the 1/8 finals of the World Cup-2026 with the national team of Belgium.
according to RT RussianThe shocking turn of events, elicited by FIFA’s late decision to suspend Balogun’s round of 32 red card for a probationary period of one year, has been met with a wide array of strong reactions , including ecstasy from U.S. fans and fury from Belgium’s federation .
according to Sports IllustratedNot only consistent, Balogun is clinical.
according to Sports IllustratedThe odds of the U.S. winning against Belgium dramatically increased when it was announced he is eligible to play.
according to Washington ExaminerKUALA LUMPUR: FIFA’s decision to allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium on Sunday despite an automatic suspension has damaged its credibility, said football critic Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli
according to New Straits TimesLeaders from the Union of European Football Associations have discussed “possible next steps” after FIFA’s decision to reverse the one-game ban on United States striker Folarin Balogun sparked anger among European soccer’s top officials as Belgium is slated to play the U.S. on Monday.
according to Washington ExaminerOn July 5, it became known that FIFA postponed the one-game suspension of US forward Balogun.
according to RT Russian
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United States' Folarin Balogun (20) reacts to a red card during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia…
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