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Trump Intervenes to Overturn Florian Balogun's World Cup Red Card Suspension
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First reported by N12 · 52 minutes ago
What happened
Former President Donald Trump reportedly contacted FIFA to help overturn Florian Balogun's red card suspension, allowing the U.S. striker to play in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 against Belgium. FIFA reversed the suspension despite claims of no external influence, and Trump publicly thanked the organization for the decision.
- 01Florian Balogun's red card suspension was overturned by FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
- 02The White House reportedly contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of the red card.
- 03FIFA officials denied any influence from the White House on the disciplinary decision.
- 04Balogun received the red card after stepping on a Bosnian defender's ankle during the U.S. win over Bosnia.
- 05U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino and players protested the original red card decision.
- 06Donald Trump publicly thanked FIFA for reversing what he called a great injustice.
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