US President Donald Trump called FIFA’s Infantino before reversal of USA’s red card
US President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the World Cup suspension of USA striker Folarin Balogun, which was reversed by football's governing body on Sunday.
‘Astonished’—Belgium Gives Heated Response to Balogun’s Red Card Appeal
American fans are rejoicing everywhere, given that U.S. men’s national team star striker Folarin Balogun is now permitted to play in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday night against Belgium. The European foe, however, is furious about the sudden change of plans.
UEFA statement on the Balogun case
Yesterday’s decision to suspend for a probationary period of a year the implementation of the one-match automatic suspension following the red card issued to the player Folarin Balogun crossed a red line.
European soccer leaders make plans to take Belgium’s side against FIFA
As of Sunday evening, UEFA’s plan was to release a statement on Monday in response to FIFA’s ruling, according to a person familiar with the matter. The statement is expected to support the Belgian association, which was directly affected after Balogun was permitted to play against Belgium despite having been sent off in the previous match.
Trump defends call urging Balogun red card review: ‘It wasn’t a foul’
President Donald Trump defended making a phone call to FIFA’s president, which led to the soccer association overturning a one-game World Cup suspension of U.S. Men’s National Team striker Folarin Balogun.
And we are astonished why? deja vu does not generate surprise or astonishment.
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