Trump Admits Pushing FIFA to Let Birthright Citizen Play World Cup Game
Donald Trump admitted to personally pressuring FIFA officials to vacate a one-game suspension for Folarin Balogun after the American striker received a controversial red card during last week’s match…
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Trump addresses FIFA's decision on USA star Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension
President Donald Trump said he asked FIFA to review the red card given to Folarin Balogun, calling the referee decision horrible ahead of th
Trump lobbied FIFA to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension for US World Cup match against Belgium
The US striker was shown red in the team’s last-32 match, but the card and its suspension were thought to not be eligible for appeal.
theguardian.com·11d ago
Donald Trump admits lobbying Gianni Infantino over Folarin Balogun red card
FIFA announced on Sunday that the automatic one-match ban for Balogun’s dismissal against Bosnia and Herzegovina had been suspended.
Trump says he discussed Balogun red card with FIFA president; FIFA denies influence on reinstatement
FIFA’s leader said the conversation played no role in the decision to reinstate Folarin Balogun ahead of Monday night’s U.S.-Belgium matchup
washingtonpost.com·10d ago
FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension after Trump calls Infantino, clearing him for World Cup match
U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that al
chicagotribune.com·11d ago
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