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US president Trump defends FIFA’s Balogun red card reversal

US president Trump defends FIFA’s Balogun red card reversal

Summary

President Donald Trump supported FIFA’s choice to cancel Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension. He said the red card was unfair and questioned the referee’s decision. This allowed Balogun to play in the World Cup match against Belgium.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump spoke out in favor of FIFA’s decision to reverse Balogun’s red card suspension.
  • Folarin Balogun had originally been given a red card that led to a one-match ban.
  • FIFA canceled the suspension after President Trump’s intervention.
  • The reversal let Balogun play in the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium.
  • President Trump described the referee’s initial decision as “suspect.”
  • The incident involves the US national soccer team and an important international tournament.
  • Balogun is a striker for the US team.
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