Who Is Mohammad al-Kamali? Decision to Lift Balogun's Suspension Was Taken Solely by Committee Chairman from UAE Without Consulting Other Members
The controversy intensified after President Donald Trump told reporters that he had spoken with FIFA president Gianni Infantino following Balogun's initial red card.
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