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Ex-Fifa president slams decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s ban

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The Independent UK · Jul 6

Uefa claims Fifa ‘crossed a red line’ after ‘unjustifiable’ decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s ban

Uefa has hit out at Fifa’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban

The Independent UK · Jul 6

FIFA Reject Belgium’s Appeal Against Folarin Balogun Ban Reversal

It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours after the USMNT’s one-match ban was suspended for 12 months.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

A ‘lose-lose’ situation? Americans fear Trump’s red card interference on Folarin Balogun could ruin World Cup run

Donald Trump thanked FIFA for ‘reversing a great injustice’ by suspending star striker’s ban but others fear decision could tarnish Mauricio Pochettino’s side’s impressive campaign

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA's Balogun decision

Belgium have been granted the right to appeal FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, The Athletic reported on Monday, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump.

France 24 · Jul 6

Could Keir Starmer intervene in Quansah red card suspension?

Minister hints Prime Minister ‘already texting’ US officials about England defender’s ban for Norway clash

Evening Standard · Jul 6

Trump ‘spoke with Fifa president’ before Balogun’s ban was controversially suspended

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The Independent UK · Jul 6

How FIFA Used the ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Rule’ to Benefit USMNT, Folarin Balogun

FIFA’s handling of this divisive topic is arguably even worse than the leniency shown towards Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps

In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, Donald Trump did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his way

The Guardian - US · Jul 6

US team’s Folarin Balogun free to play after Trump lobbies FIFA to remove ban

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 6 July 2026: First, the French papers ready themselves for an upcoming verdict in far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's embezzlement case. Next, the New York Times features a long read on the battle for the internet’s soul. Also, Folarin Balogun will play in Team USA’s…

France 24 · Jul 6