Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
Summary
President Donald Trump asked FIFA to review the suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun, who was initially banned for one match at the World Cup. FIFA suspended the ban for 12 months, allowing Balogun to play in the last-16 match against Belgium.Key Facts
- Folarin Balogun, the top scorer for the U.S. at the World Cup, was given a one-match suspension.
- The suspension would have stopped him from playing in the last-16 game against Belgium.
- President Trump said he spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the suspension.
- Trump said he believed the foul leading to the suspension was actually two players crashing into each other.
- FIFA paused the one-game suspension for 12 months, meaning Balogun can play in the upcoming match.
- Trump stated the suspension would have left a "big stain" on the tournament.
- Trump emphasized that he did not tell FIFA to overturn the suspension, just to review it.
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