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FIFA Reverses Balogun Suspension, Clearing U.S. Striker for Belgium Match
FIFA reversed the one-game suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun on Sunday, making him eligible for the match against Belgium. The move followed a phone call from President Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino requesting a review. UEFA said the decision undermined the integrity of the tournament.
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FIFA reversed the one-game suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun on Sunday, making him eligible to play in the upcoming match against Belgium. President Donald Trump had called FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the U.S.
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Men’s soccer team won the World Cup last week and asked for a review of the suspension. Trump confirmed the request on Monday, stating he had nothing to do with the final decision but had asked that the matter be reviewed. ” The Intercept reported that this was the first time FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup in 64 years.
The red card had been issued by referee Raphael Claus after a video assistant referee review. FIFA created its own peace prize last year and presented it to Trump. The organization also signed a partnership agreement with Trump’s Board of Peace and has leased office space at Trump Tower in New York City for the past year.
