FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card suspension after Trump's complaint
Summary
FIFA decided to remove the red card suspension for Folarin Balogun, a player on the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team, after President Donald Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the issue. This allowed Balogun to play in the next World Cup match.Key Facts
- Folarin Balogun received a red card during a World Cup game, which normally means a player must miss the next match.
- President Donald Trump contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss Balogun’s suspension.
- Following the call, FIFA lifted the suspension on Balogun.
- This decision means Balogun can play in the upcoming World Cup match.
- The U.S. Men's National Team is competing in the FIFA World Cup.
- The story was reported by CBS News and journalist Olivia Rinaldi.
- FIFA is the international organization that runs the World Cup soccer tournament.
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