Did Trump influence Infantino, FIFA to suspend Balogun's red card ban at World Cup?
By Global News
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There's international uproar over FIFA's decision to suspend American star player Folarin Balogun's one-match ban at the World Cup for a red card he received in the previous game. It’s the first time since 1962 that a red card during a World Cup has not resulted in a suspension for the following match. Global's Eric Sorensen reports on how U.S. President Donald Trump may have influenced the decision, the widespread condemnation and how FIFA president Gianni Infantino is defending the ruling. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11954145/fifa-under-fire-revoking-us-red-card-trump-call/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews #FIFA #Trump #TeamUSA
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