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FIFA’s Wild Balogun Call Sparks Debate | Raleigh News
FIFA pulled off a jaw-dropping move by overturning a red card for U.S. star Folarin Balogun, letting him play in a crucial World Cup clash against Belgium — a decision that could propel the U.S. to their best tournament performance since 2002. The move, rare and unprecedented for a red card in a World Cup, sparked global outrage and suspicion of outside influence after President Trump reportedly intervened. While U.S. coach Pochettino called the original call unfair and celebrates the reversal, Belgium and critics decry the lack of transparency and fear this sets a dangerous precedent for…
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