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U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president

U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president

Summary

Folarin Balogun, a key U.S. soccer player, was suspended after receiving a red card in a recent World Cup game. President Trump asked FIFA to reconsider, and FIFA lifted Balogun’s suspension, allowing him to play against Belgium.

Key Facts

  • Folarin Balogun is a star striker for the U.S. World Cup soccer team.
  • He received a red card in the game against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • A red card usually means a player must miss the next match.
  • President Donald Trump contacted the president of FIFA, the global soccer organization.
  • FIFA reversed the suspension after President Trump’s request.
  • Balogun will be able to play in the upcoming game against Belgium.
  • The situation was discussed by journalists and a soccer author named Leander Schaerlaeckens.
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