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Trump Called FIFA Head to Seek Review of US Player Red Card

Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision

It had become one of the game's great certainties.

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Trump Called FIFA Head to Seek Review of US Player Red Card: Source

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Trump lobbied FIFA president to review Folarin Balogun's suspension

After a phone call from Trump, FIFA lifts suspension of US star forward Folarin Balogun

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Mon...

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Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.

World Cup: Folarin Balogun’s 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing the US forward to play against Belgium

FIFA silent as New York Times confirms Donald Trump called Gianni Infantino about Folarin Balogun red card

“President Trump called Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, on Wednesday and asked him to review the suspension of the United States’ top goal scorer in the World Cup, Folarin Balogun, after he w...

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‘Thank you FIFA for reversing a great injustice!’ How Trump, teammates reacted to Balogun’s ban reprieve

Trump called FIFA president asking to review USMNT star Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension