Published July 5, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 8:12 AM ET
FIFA overturns Balogun red card under a little-known suspension rule
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FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun's red card suspension under a little-known rule. President Trump contacted FIFA's Infantino regarding the matter, and reports indicated Trump asked FIFA to review the USMNT player's suspension.
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