'That wasn't a foul' - Trump on Fifa overturning red card ban
Summary
President Donald Trump said he spoke to FIFA before they lifted a one-game red card ban on U.S. player Folarin Balogun. Balogun, who scored three goals in the tournament, was initially given a red card for a foul but the decision was later overturned.Key Facts
- President Trump confirmed he contacted FIFA about the red card ban on Folarin Balogun.
- Balogun is a 25-year-old soccer player and the top scorer for the U.S. in the tournament with three goals.
- FIFA initially gave Balogun a straight red card due to a foul against a Bosnia-Herzegovina defender.
- FIFA later suspended the red card ban, allowing Balogun to play.
- The incident happened during a recent match in the tournament.
- The overturned red card helped Balogun continue playing for the U.S. team.
- The change in decision was discussed publicly by President Trump.
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