Trump says he spurred FIFA review into Balogun red card
Summary
President Donald Trump said his phone call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino helped trigger a review of the red card given to U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun. After the review, FIFA decided to cancel the red card, allowing Balogun to continue playing.Key Facts
- President Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the red card given to Folarin Balogun.
- The red card prevents a player from playing in the current and sometimes future matches.
- FIFA reviewed the decision after President Trump’s call.
- FIFA overturned the red card, meaning Balogun can keep playing.
- Folarin Balogun is a striker for the U.S. national soccer team.
- President Trump expressed that it was unfair to disallow a top player like Balogun from playing.
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