Folarin Balogun addresses FIFA decision to lift red card suspension
Summary
Folarin Balogun, a U.S. soccer player, was initially given a red card and suspended during the World Cup knockout stage but FIFA later lifted the suspension. President Donald Trump called FIFA to ask for a review of the decision, which was already under consideration, allowing Balogun to play against Belgium.Key Facts
- Balogun received a red card during the U.S. vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match.
- The red card meant he was ejected from that game and suspended for the next match.
- President Trump contacted FIFA's president to review the red card decision.
- FIFA lifted Balogun’s one-game suspension after review.
- Balogun disagreed with the original red card, saying it was accidental.
- The U.S. won the Bosnia and Herzegovina match 2-0 despite being down a player.
- Balogun played in the next game, which the U.S. lost 4-1 to Belgium.
- Balogun said he felt supported by his teammates and expects to play in future World Cups.
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