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'It absolutely stinks': Football world erupts over Trump's role in FIFA's Balogun U-turn
Published 6 July 2026 ยท sports
FIFA's controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension for the US vs Belgium match has sparked outrage. Belgium and other nations question tournament
FIFA's controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension for the US vs Belgium match has sparked outrage. Belgium and other nations question tournament integrity, while the US celebrates the reprieve. President Trump lauded the move as correcting a "great injustice." This unprecedented intervention, citing a probationary period, allows the US star to play, but raises serious questions about fair play and future disciplinary actions.
Published: July 6, 2026 โข 11:53 AM IST ยท Updated: July 6, 2026 โข 12:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
FIFA's controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension for the US vs Belgium match has sparked outrage.
Belgium and other nations question tournament integrity, while the US celebrates the reprieve.
President Trump lauded the move as correcting a "great injustice." This unprecedented intervention, citing a probationary period, allows the US star to play, but raises serious questions about fair play and future disciplinary actions.