Washington, United States, July 5, 2026 (AFP) - FIFA clear US star Balogun to play after Trump call

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2026-07-06

FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his red-card ban after a personal phone call from President Donald Trump, it emerged Sunday, igniting a furious row that has rocked the tournament. Balogun had been set to miss Monday's last-16 clash with the Belgians after receiving a straight red card following video review for stepping on the foot of a Bosnian defender in a round-of-32......

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