FIFA lifts Balogun's World Cup suspension after Trump calls Infantino
US President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the World Cup suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. FIFA…
5 Jul 21:21 · France 24
Trump hails FIFA's Balogun call, Belgium 'astonished'
FIFA's decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play in the United States' World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium has been welcomed by Donald Trump, while the Belgian Football Association said it was "astonished" and "investigating all potential options".
5 Jul 18:03 · RTE.ie
UEFA says FIFA 'crossed a red line' with Balogun red card U-turn at World Cup
July 6 : European soccer body UEFA lashed out on Monday at FIFA's decision to suspend a U.S. striker's World Cup red-card ban, saying world soccer's governing body had "crossed a red line" after President Donald Trump personally intervened in the case.The decision sent shockwaves through the World Cup and thr
6 Jul 13:13 · CNA
Donald Trump thanks Fifa for suspending USA star's World Cup red card
Folarin Balogun had been set to miss the match against Belgium.
5 Jul 20:27 · The42
Reaction to FIFA suspending Balogun red-card ban after Trump intervention
July 6 : FIFA suspended United States striker Folarin Balogun's automatic red-card ban on Sunday, clearing him to face Belgium in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the decision.Following are quotes and reactions.UEFA
6 Jul 09:58 · CNA
Reaction to FIFA suspending Balogun red-card ban after Trump intervention
July 6 : FIFA suspended United States striker Folarin Balogun's automatic red-card ban on Sunday, clearing him to face Belgium in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the decision.Following are quotes and reactions.UEFA
6 Jul 09:58 · CNA
FIFA cleared Balogun to face Belgium after Trump intervention, sources say
An reported intervention by US President Donald Trump to clear American World Cup striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium on Monday has kicked off a furious row at the tournament.
6 Jul 06:28 · Africanews
Belgium Sends Strong Message to FIFA After Controversial Balogun Red Card Decision
Belgium have criticised FIFA after Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension was suspended, allowing the striker to face the Red Devils in the round of 16 clash.
5 Jul 21:21 · Legit
Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium
WASHINGTON/SEATTLE, July 5 : The United States’ World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic red-card ban, clearing the striker to face Belgium in Monday's last-16 clash after U.S. President Donald Trump personally urged
6 Jul 05:16 · CNA
Belgians blast Trump's intervention with FIFA ahead of World Cup clash
BRUSSELS, July 6 : Belgians on Monday berated FIFA over its decision to suspend a red-card ban for one of the United States' top players before the two teams' World Cup clash following a personal intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump.FIFA suspended striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban, clearing him to
6 Jul 12:43 · CNA
Belgians blast Trump's intervention with FIFA ahead of World Cup clash
BRUSSELS, July 6 : Belgians on Monday berated FIFA over its decision to suspend a red-card ban for one of the United States' top players before the two teams' World Cup clash following a personal intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump.FIFA suspended striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban, clearing him to
6 Jul 12:43 · CNA
UEFA issues blistering statement over FIFA's Folarin Balogun's decision
UEFA says FIFA's move to suspend the red card ban for USA star Folarin Balogun ahead of the Round of 16 match "crossed a red line" at the World Cup.
6 Jul 10:27 · Fox News
FIFA overturns Balogun ban ahead of USA vs Belgium World Cup clash
FIFA has lifted the one-match suspension handed to United States forward Folarin Balogun following his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, making him available for Monday's FIFA World Cup...
6 Jul 06:33 · The News International
Reports: Trump Asked FIFA to Review Balogun's Red Card Suspension
Reports suggest Donald Trump asked FIFA to review USMNT star player Folarin Balogun's suspension following a questionable red card.
5 Jul 23:08 · Breitbart
FIFA makes U-turn to clear Balogun for US-Belgium World Cup clash following call from Trump
MIAMI: United States striker Folarin Balogun is available for the World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA suspended his ban for a red card on Sunday (Jul 5) in an unprecedented move following a call from US President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.Balogun scored his third goal of the
5 Jul 17:48 · CNA
FIFA makes U-turn to clear Balogun for US-Belgium World Cup clash following call from Trump
MIAMI: United States striker Folarin Balogun is available for the World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA suspended his ban for a red card on Sunday (Jul 5) in an unprecedented move following a call from US President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.Balogun scored his third goal of the
5 Jul 17:48 · CNA
FIFA makes U-turn to clear Balogun for US-Belgium World Cup clash following call from Trump
MIAMI: United States striker Folarin Balogun is available for the World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA suspended his ban for a red card on Sunday (Jul 5) in an unprecedented move following a call from US President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.Balogun scored his third goal of the
5 Jul 17:48 · CNA
FIFA makes U-turn to clear Balogun for US-Belgium World Cup clash following call from Trump
MIAMI: United States striker Folarin Balogun is available for the World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA suspended his ban for a red card on Sunday (Jul 5) in an unprecedented move following a call from US President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.Balogun scored his third goal of the
5 Jul 17:48 · CNA
FIFA have 'crossed a red line' in Balogun reprieve: UEFA
LAUSANNE: FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one-game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday (Jul 6).
6 Jul 10:05 · CNA
FIFA have 'crossed a red line' in Balogun reprieve: UEFA
LAUSANNE: FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one-game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday (Jul 6).
6 Jul 10:05 · CNA
FIFA have 'crossed a red line' in Balogun reprieve: UEFA
LAUSANNE: FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one-game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday (Jul 6).
6 Jul 10:05 · CNA
US coach Pochettino welcomes Balogun reprieve before Belgium match
SEATTLE: United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Sunday that he welcomed FIFA's decision to suspend striker Folarin Balogun's red card ban ahead of the team's World Cup last-16 match with Belgium on Monday in Seattle."I think everyone who really looked at the sport and trusts in ethics and integrity s
6 Jul 00:07 · CNA
Trump intervenes to spare US soccer star a World Cup ban, sparking outcry
US president calls FIFA president and close friend Gianni Infantino to urge lifting of red card for Folarin Balogun; ban suspended for a year for first time since 1962, allowing striker to play against Belgium
6 Jul 11:35 · The Times of Israel
Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa boss to review Folarin Balogun red card
Meanwhile, Fifa chief Gianni Infantino has defended the decision to reprieve US World Cup
6 Jul 21:25 · The42
Donald Trump makes presence felt by bringing this World Cup into disrepute
US president’s lobbying to allow striker Folarin Balogun to play is shameful.
6 Jul 11:12 · The42
UEFA slams FIFA after Trump intervention leads to Balogun World Cup ban suspension
European football body UEFA has slammed FIFA for its decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban in the World Cup, blaming the authorities for “crossing the red...
6 Jul 12:36 · The News International
Banned former FIFA president criticizes organization's decision on Folarin Balogun
Sepp Blatter questioned the integrity of FIFA after President Donald Trump called Gianni Infantino before the Folarin Balogun red card suspension was reversed.
6 Jul 13:02 · Fox News
Belgian federation to challenge FIFA’s decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game.
6 Jul 13:55 · The Washington Times
World Cup: Ex-FIFA chief slams Trump-linked red card reversal for US star
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has slammed FIFA after the governing body controversially suspended Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban, allowing the United States striker to face Belgium in Monday's World Cup Round of 16 clash.
6 Jul 09:30 · India Today
FIFA dismisses Belgium's appeal and will let Folarin Balogun play for U.S.
The Belgian soccer federation's appeal was dismissed by a FIFA-appointed judge panel, meaning the U.S. star can suit up in Monday's match.
6 Jul 11:08 · 5 NBCDFW
France asks FIFA to overturn Olise booking after Balogun red card reversal
The French Football Federation (FFF) has formally appealed the caution, arguing that Olise was wrongly booked during France's 1-0 victory after an altercation with Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza.
6 Jul 16:46 · The Eagle Online
Trump called FIFA president to review Folarin Balogun's red card ahead of USA-Belgium match, source says
President Donald Trump called Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the red card on Folarin Balogun, who can now play against Belgium on Monday night, a source told Fox News.
5 Jul 20:32 · Fox News
Trump called FIFA president to review Folarin Balogun's red card ahead of USA-Belgium match, source says
President Donald Trump called Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the red card on Folarin Balogun, who can now play against Belgium on Monday night, a source told Fox News.
5 Jul 20:32 · Fox News
Belgium says FIFA rejected Balogun challenge after treating query as an appeal
MIAMI, July 6 : FIFA has rejected Belgium's letter seeking a copy of the decision to make U.S. striker Folarin Balogun eligible for their World Cup clash on Monday after treating it as an inadmissible appeal, the Royal Belgian Football Association said.FIFA suspended Balogun's red-card ban and cleared him to
6 Jul 13:55 · CNA
Folarin Balogun’s 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs. Belgium
Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday.
5 Jul 19:17 · Las Vegas Review-Journal
2026 World Cup: You’ve crossed a red line – UEFA blasts FIFA over Balogun decision
UEFA has hit out at FIFA, for suspending the red card shown to US striker, Folarin Balogun. Balogun was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina and was
6 Jul 11:06 · Daily Post
Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension
The Belgian soccer body “is not a party to the proceedings and, as such, has no standing to appeal the decision,” FIFA said in a statement.
6 Jul 13:21 · Las Vegas Review-Journal
Here's the unique, little-known rule that FIFA used to overturn Folarin Balogun red card suspension
FIFA used an arcane rule to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, allowing him to face Belgium despite there being no appeal process.
6 Jul 11:12 · Fox News
Folarin Balogun’s 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing U.S. forward to play vs. Belgium
Folarin Balogun's one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States' World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Tuesday.
5 Jul 17:00 · The Washington Times
Crossed red line: UEFA blasts FIFA's U-turn after Trump's red card intervention
FIFA World Cup 2026: European football's governing body has blasted the decision to lift United States striker Folarin Balogun's mandatory suspension for the Belgium clash, warning that political intervention directly threatens the integrity of the game.
6 Jul 10:25 · India Today
World Cup: Belgium challenge FIFA’s decision to clear USA’s Balogun for Round of 16 clash
The association warned that FIFA's latest decision raises broader concerns about consistency in the application of the tournament's disciplinary rules
5 Jul 23:09 · Premium Times
Belgium makes move after USA World Cup star's red card suspension was lifted: report
The Royal Belgian Football Association says it was astonished by the decision to suspend the red card ban on USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun.
6 Jul 10:07 · Fox News
UEFA slams FIFA’s ‘unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable’ Balogun decision
UEFA criticises FIFA's decision to suspend Balogun's red-card ban, calling it unprecedented and undermining the integrity of the game.
6 Jul 10:14 · The Hindu
This is our game, not theirs: Klopp hits out at Trump, Infantino in Balogun ban row
FIFA World Cup 2026: Jurgen Klopp condemned reports that Donald Trump influenced Gianni Infantino to overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension. The episode deepened doubts over FIFA's independence, with Belgium astonished and Klopp warning football's rules cannot bend for power.
6 Jul 12:35 · India Today
‘Incomprehensible decision’: Belgian minister slams FIFA’s U-turn on US red card – POLITICO
FIFA reversed its ban on Folarin Balogun for the U.S. team’s upcoming match against Belgium after Trump called football chief Gianni Infantino.
6 Jul 09:00 · POLITICO
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