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Trump's FIFA Intervention Sparks Controversy
football · Sky SportsUSA striker Folarin Balogun has spoken about the controversy surrounding President Trump's intervention in his World Cup suspension. Balogun was initially given a red card in the US team's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but FIFA later suspended the ban for a year. The decision has been met with criticism, with some accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of breaching rules on political neutrality. Balogun has admitted that he knew Trump's involvement would cause controversy, but tried to focus on the game against Belgium.
At a glance
- Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension was overturned after President Trump's intervention
- The decision has sparked controversy, with accusations of political interference
- Balogun has spoken about the difficulty of dealing with the outside noise surrounding the issue