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Belgium manager reveals what he told Folarin Balogun after win over USA: ‘It’s not his fault’

Balogun was permitted to play the World Cup round of 16 clash after his ban was suspended by Fifa

The Independent UK · Jul 7

'Overturn this': Belgium players mock Donald Trump as USA dumped out of World Cup

Belgium took delight in knocking out the co-hosts with a thumping 4-1 win

Evening Standard · Jul 7

‘It had no impact’: USMNT insist Balogun political circus did not affect World Cup exit

The US had big problems in their last-16 defeat, but Mauricio Pochettino and his team said that the discourse around the red-card ban reversal wasn’t one of them

The Guardian - US · Jul 7

Fury as Folarin Balogun suspension overturned after Donald Trump asked Fifa

THE Belgian Football Association has said it is “astonished” and “investigating all potential options” after it emerged Donald Trump called…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6

FIFA takes U-turn on red card suspension for Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump calls Gianni Infantino to review

FIFA has controversially lifted Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension for a red card, allowing the US forward to play against Belgium. The decision, reportedly influenced by a call from US President Donald Trump, has drawn sharp criticism from Belgium's football authorities. This unprecedented move, placing Balogun on a one-year probation, marks…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Infantino says he told Trump FIFA's disciplinary body was independent during call over Balogun

Under FIFA rules, a straight red card automatically triggers a one-game ban, which cannot be appealed by the player's team.

Euronews · Jul 6

USMNT vs. Belgium—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Stars and Stripes haven’t reached the World Cup quarterfinal since 2002.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

Mauricio Pochettino praises Fifa for Balogun U-turn: ‘We celebrate the decision’

The US head hailed Fifa’s shock decision to un-ban striker Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump lobbied for that outcome

The Guardian - US · Jul 5

Rudi Garcia hits out at 'April Fools' Folarin Balogun ruling

Belgium boss Rudi Garcia responded to Folarin Balogun's overturned ban

FourFourTwo · Jul 5

Trump Call to FIFA Reverses Folarin Balogun Red Card Suspension to Rescue American World Cup Dream

FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's suspension after a call from President Trump, allowing him to play in the USA's World Cup match against Belgium, sparking controversy.

International Business Times UK · Jul 5