Published July 5, 2026 at 5:41 PM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Trump praises FIFA after U.S. soccer player’s suspension is reversed
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President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about U.S. soccer player Balogun's suspension. FIFA lifted the red card suspension, making Balogun eligible to play, and Trump praised the reversal.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 hr ago, when OANN reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Axios. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
