Trump says he asked FIFA to review US World Cup star Folarin Balogun's red card ban
Balogun was sent off after a referee punished him with a red card following a VAR review.
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Balogun was sent off after a referee punished him with a red card following a VAR review. FIFA or U.S. Soccer did not say why the decision was overturned. The call was immediately controversial: Red flags are meant to be used for intentionally dirty plays, and Balogun's actions appeared accidental.
Furthermore, Trump defended Balogun and said, "He didn't do anything wrong". During the incident, the on-field referee initially did not award a foul. The news was first reported by The Athletic and confirmed by U.S. Soccer.
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Balogun was sent off after a referee punished him with a red card following a VAR review.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesFIFA or U.S. Soccer did not say why the decision was overturned.
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The call was immediately controversial: Red flags are meant to be used for intentionally dirty plays, and Balogun's actions appeared accidental.
according to CBS News — LatestTrump defended Balogun and said, "He didn't do anything wrong".
according to Hindustan TimesDuring the incident, the on-field referee initially did not award a foul.
according to Hindustan TimesThe news was first reported by The Athletic and confirmed by U.S. Soccer.
according to CBS News — Latest
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