Trump Called FIFA President for Review of Balogun Red Card Before Ban Was Lifted
FIFA said the one-game ban is on probation for a year, allowing the U.S. forward to face Belgium after Trump asked for a review.
- FIFA overturned the red card suspension for Monday's game, clearing striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium.
- President Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday to request a review, prompting the FIFA Disciplinary Committee to suspend the automatic ban and place Balogun on one-year probation.
- Citing Article 66.4 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the Royal Belgian Football Association stated it was "astonished" by the decision, arguing the rules mandate an automatic suspension for red cards.
- Accepting the ruling, the US soccer team said it is "pleased that Folarin Balogun is eligible to compete tomorrow" and focused on the Seattle match against Belgium.
- If Balogun commits another similar infringement during probation, the original sanction will be enforced, echoing historical precedents like Brazil great Garrincha's 1962 World Cup final appeal.
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