Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review Folarin Balogun’s red card before the U.S. striker’s suspension was lifted. Belgium said it would challenge Balogun’s eligibility ahead of the World Cup match in Seattle.
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FIFA is under scrutiny after lifting U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension before a World Cup match against Belgium. UEFA, Belgian officials and former players criticized the move, while reports said President Donald Trump pressed FIFA over the ban.