FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension after Trump calls Infantino
Summary
FIFA removed the one-game suspension of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun after President Donald Trump asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the decision. This change allows Balogun to play in the World Cup match against Belgium, despite the original red card he received during a previous game.Key Facts
- Folarin Balogun, a U.S. forward, was initially suspended for one game for receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- A red card normally leads to an automatic one-game suspension.
- President Donald Trump contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Balogun’s suspension.
- FIFA lifted Balogun’s suspension, allowing him to play in the last 16 match against Belgium.
- Belgium’s football association and coach criticized FIFA’s decision, questioning its fairness.
- FIFA stated the suspension is suspended for a probationary year; if Balogun commits a similar offense, the ban will be enforced.
- Balogun scored three goals in the tournament, becoming one of the top American World Cup scorers.
- Balogun plays professionally for Monaco and has 12 goals in 30 games for the U.S. national team.
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