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abcnews.go.comsports1 day ago
FIFA Lifts Red-Card Suspension for U.S. Player After Reported Intervention
FIFA allowed a U.S. striker to play in a World Cup match after he received a red card. The decision followed reported contact between U.S. officials and FIFA leadership. The United States lost the match 4-1.
cnbc.comsports2 days ago
FIFA Reverses Red-Card Suspension, Allows Forward to Play in Round of 16
FIFA reinstated a U.S. forward for the round-of-16 match after an independent review. The decision followed a direct call from the U.S. president to FIFA’s president and legal challenges mounted by private lawyers.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days agoUpdated
FIFA Replaces Balogun Red-Card Suspension With Fine and Probation After Review
President Donald Trump confirmed he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review a red card shown to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. FIFA then suspended the one-match ban, imposed a $40,000 fine and placed the player on one-year probation.
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cnbc.compolitics4 days ago
Commerce Secretary Lutnick Requested Review of Striker Red-Card Sanction
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick held a previously unreported dinner with FIFA leadership to discuss overturning a red-card ban on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The effort shows the extent of Lutnick's ties to soccer's governing body.
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washingtonpost.comsports3 days agoUpdated
FIFA Suspends Enforcement of Red-Card Ban on U.S. Forward Folarin Balogun
FIFA suspended the one-game ban on United States forward Folarin Balogun on Sunday, restoring his eligibility for the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium. The forward leads the U.S. with three goals in the tournament.
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Usa Todaysports15 days ago
Injured Canadian Midfielder Koné Visited by Qatari Officials After Red-Card Tackle
Ismaël Koné met with Qatar's sports minister and midfielder Assim Madibo three days after suffering a fractured tibia and fibula in Canada's 6-0 World Cup win.
bbc.co.uksports27 days ago
Premier League Referees to Raise Hair-Pulling Red-Card Threshold and Increase Scrutiny of Holding and Goalkeeper Challenges in 2026-27
The Premier League will require clear and deliberate action with excessive force before issuing red cards for hair pulling starting next season. The change follows three dismissals in 2025-26 that drew manager criticism.