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FIFA Overturns Red Card Amid Political Pressure | Texas News
Folarin Balogun, Team USA’s star player, was set to miss a crucial match against Belgium after receiving a red card for stepping on an opponent’s ankle — a call that normally triggers a one-game ban. But just before kickoff, FIFA overturned the decision, clearing him to play — a move Belgium’s federation vehemently disputes, claiming they were blindsided and never officially notified. Rumors swirl that former President Donald Trump personally intervened with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, urging a review and questioning the referee’s track record — fueling accusations of political meddling…
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