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Balogun Red Card Reversed by Trump | Birmingham News
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Folarin Balogun, who netted three goals for the U.S. in the World Cup, got a red card for stepping on an opponent’s ankle — but FIFA reversed the call after President Trump personally intervened, calling it a “great injustice.” The reversal marks the first time since 1962 that a red card in the World Cup didn’t result in a suspension. Balogun is now on a one-year probation; a repeat offense could trigger reinstated penalties. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the decision, arguing Balogun was already punished enough during the Bosnia-Herzegovina match when his team played with 10 men for 30 minutes due to an unfair call. Balogun’s back in the lineup for the Belgium game — a wild, behind-the-scenes twist that’s reshaping the tournament’s narrative.
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