Folarin Balogun Cleared to Play for Team USA After Trump Intervenes with FIFA
US President Donald Trump successfully lobbied FIFA to lift the suspension on Folarin Balogun, allowing him to participate in Team USA’s upcoming World Cup match.
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US President Donald Trump successfully lobbied FIFA to lift the suspension on Folarin Balogun, allowing him to participate in Team USA’s upcoming World Cup match.
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Following a controversial red card, FIFA has allowed Folarin Balogun to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium, enabling the USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino to field his regular starting lineup.
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