Trump Intervention Leads to Surprise Reprieve for Folarin Balogun at World Cup

Piyush Patel Content Writer

US forward Folarin Balogun is eligible to play against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended.

President Donald Trump confirmed he spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding the suspension.

FIFA utilized Article 27 of its disciplinary code to grant the reprieve despite earlier statements that the red card could not be appealed.

The Royal Belgian Football Federation has questioned the integrity of the decision and is exploring potential options.

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