Published July 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
World Cup red card suspension draws legal and sporting debate
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FIFA suspended U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun’s red card ban, clearing him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium. Multiple reports said Trump asked FIFA or its president to review the suspension.
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