FIFA has lifted the suspension of U.S. World Cup player Folarin Balogun after intervention from President Trump. Balogun received a red card during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which would have caused him to miss the upcoming game against Belgium. The decision to reverse the suspension was made prior to the match scheduled for Monday. Amna Nawaz hosted a discussion on the situation with Liz Landers and Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of 'The Long Game.'
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FIFA Lifts Suspension of U.S. Player Folarin Balogun Following Presidential Intervention
FIFA has lifted the suspension of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun after President Trump's intervention. Balogun had received a red card in a previous match, which would have sidelined him for the upcoming game against Belgium.
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FIFA Lifts Suspension of U.S. Player Folarin Balogun Following Presidential Intervention