AP report: FIFA lifts U.S. player Balogun's red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
Summary
President Donald Trump asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the red card suspension of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun at the World Cup. FIFA then lifted Balogun’s one-game suspension, allowing him to play in the next match against Belgium, a decision that caused criticism from Belgium’s team.Key Facts
- Folarin Balogun, a U.S. forward, received a red card in the round of 32 game against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- A red card normally means an automatic one-game suspension.
- President Trump called FIFA’s President Infantino to request a review of the red card decision.
- FIFA announced the suspension was lifted and placed Balogun on probation for one year.
- Belgium’s soccer federation and coach expressed surprise and criticized FIFA’s decision.
- Balogun has scored three goals in the World Cup, tying a record for U.S. players.
- Balogun was born in Brooklyn, has Nigerian parents, played for England youth teams, and now represents the U.S.
- The U.S. team hopes to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.
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