FIFA lifts Balogun's red card suspension for USMNT after Trump call, Pochettino reacts

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We are now learning this Sunday that Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA. This now allows the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. According to the Associated Press, the White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card. President Donald Trump celebrated the red card reversal shortly after it was announced, posting on social media, "Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!" LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking to Dan Sheldon with the Athletic to understand exactly what this means for the USMNT. LiveNOW is also speaking with Aaron Levine from FOX 13 Seattle to get his reactions to Mauricio Pochettino’s comments ahead of Monday’s big game. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! https://www.youtube.com/livenowfox?sub_confirmation=1 Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: https://www.livenowfox.com Follow us @LiveNOWFOX on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@live

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