Senator Ted Cruz expressed gratitude to former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the case of US striker Folarin Balogun, who received a straight red card during a match. Following Trump's request to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA lifted Balogun's one-match ban, allowing him to participate in the upcoming knockout match against Belgium. Cruz referred to the red card as 'ridiculous.' FIFA's disciplinary code does not allow for appeals against straight red cards, and officials confirmed that the sanction could not be challenged.
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Senator Ted Cruz Thanks Donald Trump for Intervention in Folarin Balogun Red Card Suspension
Senator Ted Cruz thanked former President Donald Trump for his role in having FIFA lift the one-match ban on US striker Folarin Balogun, who received a red card during a match. Despite FIFA's disciplinary code prohibiting appeals on straight red cards, Trump's intervention led to a review that resulted in the ban being lifted.
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Republican senator Ted Cruz thanks Trump for ‘getting rid of that ridiculous red card’ in apparent reference to Folarin Balogun – live
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Senator Ted Cruz Thanks Donald Trump for Intervention in Folarin Balogun Red Card Suspension