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Balogun Cleared to Face Belgium | Bend News
Forward Folarin Balogun is back in the U.S. squad for the World Cup clash against Belgium after FIFA overturned his one-game suspension — a move sparked by a surprising intervention from President Trump. The red card from the Bosnia match initially triggered a ban, but after Trump pressed FIFA president Infantino for clarification, the suspension was restructured into a probationary year, clearing Balogun to play immediately. Belgium’s FA was furious, calling the decision baffling and launching an appeal — only to be shut down by FIFA, which ruled Belgium had no legal standing. UEFA joined…
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