Trump Admits Pushing FIFA to Let Birthright Citizen Play World Cup Game
Donald Trump said he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and requested the suspension of Folarin Balogun be overturned ahead of Belgium match.
6 Jul 17:37 · Rolling Stone
FIFA president addresses Trump call amid scrutiny over decision on USA World Cup star
Gianni Infantino says he received a call from Trump about the Folarin Balogun red card but insists FIFA's judicial bodies are fully independent.
6 Jul 18:01 · Fox News
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
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
US President Donald Trump called FIFA’s Infantino before reversal of USA’s red card
Balogun had been sent off for inadvertently treading on Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic in the USA's 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
5 Jul 21:12 · CNA
US President Donald Trump called FIFA’s Infantino before reversal of USA’s red card
Balogun had been sent off for inadvertently treading on Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic in the USA's 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
5 Jul 21:12 · CNA
‘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
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
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