FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
FIFA has overturned a red card suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun following direct communication between President Trump and Gianni Infantino.
The story so far
FIFA reversed a one-game ban for U.S. Men's National Team striker Folarin Balogun, making him eligible for the upcoming match against Belgium.
Coverage from outlets including AP News, The New York Times, and Reuters highlights significant international backlash. Attention now shifts to the pending Belgian appeal and further reactions from FIFA.
Coverage does not yet specify how the governing body intends to address the formal challenges brought by Belgium and other European soccer organizations.
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Who reported it (30)
- The California Democrat who says he ‘won’t cheer FIFA’s capitulation to power’ Politico · 46d ago
- Folarin Balogun: 'I was not involved' in red card ban U-turn ESPN · 46d ago
- World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy DW · 46d ago
- Trump’s Influence Extends to Even World Cup Decisions Bloomberg.com · 46d ago
- Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial Al Jazeera · 46d ago
- 'Accidental American' Balogun at crossroads of US, soccer politics at World Cup Reuters · 46d ago
- Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial Al Jazeera · 46d ago
- Belgium challenging FIFA's ruling to let U.S. forward play at World Cup, UEFA calls it 'incomprehensible' PBS · 46d ago
- What to know about FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of US player Balogun AP News · 46d ago
- President Donald Trump confirms he asked FIFA to review Balogun red card ESPN · 46d ago
- Belgium want FIFA to explain Balogun reversal, challenge USMNT striker's eligibility ESPN · 46d ago
- FIFA, Trump, Balogun and England: Inside a chaotic 24 hours of the World Cup CNN · 46d ago
- The U.S. faces Belgium in the World Cup on the heels of Trump-Infantino red card call NPR · 46d ago
- Soccer suspension overturned and supreme leader’s funeral procession: Morning Rundown NBC News · 46d ago
- World Cup 2026: Belgium granted appeal after FIFA reversed USMNT's Folarin Balogun one-game ban after red card Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- UEFA statement on the Balogun case UEFA.com · 46d ago
- Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium Reuters · 46d ago
- Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps The Guardian · 46d ago
- Two things can be true about Balogun's World Cup reprieve ESPN · 46d ago
- Trump’s intervention in World Cup red card retraction prompts fury The Hill · 46d ago
- Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play. The New York Times · 46d ago
- World Cup 2026: Thomas Tuchel criticises Fifa over Folarin Balogun BBC · 47d ago
- 'The Trump Card': Reactions and viral memes to FIFA’s controversial US red card reversal Yahoo Sports · 47d ago
- European soccer leaders make plans to take Belgium’s side against FIFA Politico · 47d ago
- Thomas Tuchel jokes U.S. President Trump could lift Jarell Quansah red card ban ESPN · 47d ago
- How Trump’s call to Infantino helped ‘free’ Balogun, and sparked a huge World Cup controversy The New York Times · 47d ago
- Inside the White House Campaign to Overturn a World Cup Red Card WSJ · 47d ago
- Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup CNN · 47d ago
- Trump urged FIFA to review Balogun’s suspension before star was cleared for World Cup The Washington Post · 47d ago
- Trump thanks FIFA as USA coach Pochettino hails Balogun red-card reprieve: 'Everyone should celebrate' The Times of India · 47d ago
The obvious questions
Why was Folarin Balogun's suspension lifted?
FIFA overturned the red card ban following communication between President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
How has the international soccer community responded?
The decision has faced criticism from various soccer figures and organizations, with Belgium formally challenging the eligibility ruling.
Is Balogun allowed to play against Belgium?
Yes, as of current reporting, Balogun has been cleared to participate in the match despite the ongoing dispute.
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