Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz have expressed support for former President Donald Trump's intervention with FIFA regarding the suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun. Trump confirmed that he contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of Balogun's red card, which was issued by referee Raphael Claus after a video review. Following this intervention, FIFA lifted Balogun's one-match ban, allowing him to participate in the upcoming knockout match against Belgium. FIFA's disciplinary code typically does not allow appeals for straight red cards, and officials from FIFA and US Soccer had previously stated that the sanction could not be contested.
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Trump Allies Support Review of Folarin Balogun's Red Card Suspension
Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz have backed Donald Trump's efforts to lobby FIFA for a review of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. Following Trump's intervention, FIFA has lifted Balogun's one-match ban, enabling him to play in the knockout match against Belgium.
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