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Controversial sending off was sensationally reversed by FIFA

Evening Standard · Jul 6

SI:AM | FIFA’s Shocking Folarin Balogun Reversal Casts Shadow Over U.S.-Belgium Game

The USMNT striker is set to play in Monday’s round of 16 match after President Trump’s reported intervention.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

Donald Trump addresses Fifa backlash after Balogun World Cup ban U-turn

DONALD Trump has confirmed he spoke to Fifa boss Gianni Infantino about the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun, claimed it was “was not…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6

'Not normal': Belgian fans react to FIFA's Balogun red-card U-turn

Belgian fans said FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension was "not normal" ahead of Belgium's World Cup match against the United States.

Euronews · Jul 6

How Folarin Balogun’s Ban Lifting Has Reignited UEFA’s Feud with FIFA

Europe’s governing body has distanced itself from a handful of big decisions from FIFA this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

First Thing: Iran begins long farewell to former supreme leader with calls for Trump’s death

Millions gather in streets and officials appear in public at Tehran funeral of Ali Khamenei in show of defiance. Plus, origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ in Australia revealed

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Trump Reportedly Called FIFA To Help Overturn The Suspension Of The U.S.'s Key Striker. It Sparked a Geopolitical Firestorm.

President Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to make the case that the red card suspension against the U.S.'s top striker, Folarin Balogun, should be overturned.

International Business Times · Jul 6

How many games will Jarell Quansah miss after red card against Mexico?

Defender is set for ban after last-16 dismissal

Evening Standard · Jul 6

‘Our Game, Not Theirs’—Jurgen Klopp Slams Trump, FIFA Over Balogun Decision

The incoming Germany manager did not hold back with his assessment of the controversy.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

Fifa slammed for 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable' Balogun decision

BRUSSELS — The Union of European Football Associations (Uefa) has lashed ​out at the decision of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) to suspend US striker ​Folarin Balogun's red-card ban in ‌the World Cup, after US President Donald Trump called Fifa to ask it to review the case, saying world…

Bangkok Post · Jul 6