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FIFA Overturns Red Card Amid Political Pressure | Salt Lake City News
Folarin Balogun, Team USA’s top scorer, was initially sent off for a tackle that triggered an automatic one-game ban — but FIFA overturned the red card, clearing him to play against Belgium. The Belgian federation is furious, claiming they were blindsided and received no official explanation. Rumors swirl that former President Trump personally intervened with FIFA, questioning the referee’s integrity and requesting a review. FIFA’s vague response — calling their appeal “urgent” with little detail — has only deepened Belgian concerns about fairness. Even the European Commission is now sounding…
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