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Donald Trump personally sought FIFA review of Balogun suspension ahead of Belgium clash in World Cup: Report
Washington, DC [US], July 6 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump personally intervened in Folarin Balogun's FIFA World Cup 2026 suspension case by calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino and requesting a review of the striker's automatic ban, reported Fox News.Citing a source familiar with the matter, Fox News reported that Trump contacted Infantino after Balogun was sent off in the United States' Round o
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The Hill
· Jul 6, 2026
Belgium submits appeal on FIFA red card suspension for Folarin Balogun
The Royal Belgian Football Association on Monday submitted an appeal to FIFA regarding a ruling that overturned a one-game ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The move came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, urging him to review the red card given to Balogun. The World Cup governing body ultimately suspended Balogun’s red...
Sky News Australia
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA bows to Trump's demands and drops suspension of US player
FIFA has bowed to US President Donald Trump by reversing the controversial red-card ban for star player Folarin Balogun. US national team striker Folarin Balogun received a one-game ban during the round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after awkwardly stepping on one of their players’ ankles. Balogun was set to miss the round of 16 match this week, and the decision was originally not subject to appeal or review. Trump stepped in by calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the week to get a review to retract the red-card suspension. The President’s call worked, marking a major win for Team USA as the red card ban was overturned.
The Epoch Times
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA Delays Folarin Balogun’s One-Match Ban; Trump Says He Asked FIFA to Review, Not Change Its Decision
The Belgian soccer federation challenged the delay of a U.S. soccer player’s red card suspension, but was unsuccessful. FIFA’s decision will allow the American forward to play in Monday night’s game against Belgium. President Donald Trump said he asked FIFA’s president to review the red card. Trump welcomed Wall Street leaders to the White House for []
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 5, 2026
2026 World Cup: Trump speaks on FIFA’s shock decision to reverse Balogun’s red card
President Donald Trump has hailed FIFA’s decision to suspend a one-match ban for a US forward, Folarin Balogun. It is a move which has further fuelled allegations of cronyism between Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Balogun is now available to face Belgium in the last 16 despite being sent off against Bosnia. Moments after [] 2026 World Cup: Trump speaks on FIFA’s shock decision to reverse Balogun’s red card
CBS Sports
· Jul 6, 2026
Can USMNT's Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension be reinstated? Belgium will appeal decision
The Belgian FA was granted the right to appeal hours ahead of kickoff
Al Jazeera
· Jul 6, 2026
Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial
FIFA's unprecedented decision sparked huge furore in football world.
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