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FIFA's Decision to Lift Balogun's Suspension Sparks Reactions Ahead of World Cup 2026

FIFA's controversial reversal of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, following a review request by Donald Trump, is drawing significant attention in the football world.

Jul 7, 2026, 7:03 PM France 24 English

FIFAorganization Andreas Evagoraperson World Cupevent Folarin Balogunperson Donald Trumpperson Balohuntopic Sporttopic Decisiontopic Folarintopic Englishtopic Francegeography Europegeography

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FIFA has lifted the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a decision that has stirred considerable discussion across the football community in Europe and beyond. This move came after a review request by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Sport journalist Andreas Evagora commented on the ruling, stating, "This is going to send shockwaves through football."

The decision highlights the ongoing complexities and controversies surrounding disciplinary actions in international football tournaments.

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