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USA projected lineup vs. Belgium without suspended Folarin Balogun
FIFA lifts Balogun's red-card suspension after Trump calls Infantino, allowing U.S. star to play Belgium
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Ronald Blum, Michelle L. Price
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Summary
FIFA lifted U.S. forward Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened by calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Balogun, who leads the U.S. team with three goals in the tournament, received a red card for stepping on an opponent's ankle during a round of 32 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The decision allows him to play in the round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday, sparking praise from Trump and outrage from Belgium's team.
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bskyFIFA lifts Balogun's red-card suspension after Trump calls Infantino, allowing U.S. star to play Belgiumapnews.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledFIFA announced Sunday that the suspension had been lifted for the round of 16 match
Balogun, the American leader with three goals in the tournament, received a red card for stepping awkwardly on the right ankle of Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia-Herzegovina
The decision allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, the American leader with three goals, rec
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