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One Phone Call, One Vanishing Red Card — The Balogun Scandal

One Phone Call, One Vanishing Red Card — The Balogun Scandal

Summary

A red card shown to soccer player Folarin Balogun was removed after a phone call involving the White House. This action allowed Balogun to keep playing in the World Cup.

Key Facts

  • Folarin Balogun received a red card during a World Cup match.
  • A phone call was made that led to the red card being canceled.
  • The White House was involved in this phone call.
  • Because the red card was removed, Balogun could continue playing in the tournament.
  • The incident has been reported and analyzed by Al Jazeera journalist Basel Ghazoghli.
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