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U.S. star Folarin Balogun's red card suspension lifted after Trump called FIFA president
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· July 6, 2026
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Key points Folarin Balogun, a star player, had received a red card suspension during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. A development in the World Cup has affected the U.
A development in the World Cup has affected the U.S. Men's National Team. Folarin Balogun, a star player, had received a red card suspension during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
However, this suspension has been lifted by FIFA's disciplinary committee. The lift of the suspension came after a call between President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. President Trump had expressed his thoughts on the suspension, stating that he did not believe it was a foul.
Further details about the call and the decision to lift the suspension are available from the source. Balogun will now be eligible to play in the upcoming World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the original source.
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Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
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