United States President Donald Trump says Fifa “made the right decision” to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban, adding that otherwise, it would have left a “big stain” on the World Cup. ...
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Trump confirms he asked Fifa boss for review of US striker’s banTrump confirms he asked Fifa boss for review of US striker’s ban
The US president says Fifa “made the right decision” to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban, adding that otherwise, it would have left a “big stain” on the World Cup. ...
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‘April Fool’s Day’: Outrage as US player’s World Cup ban is quashed‘April Fool’s Day’: Outrage as US player’s World Cup ban is quashed
FIFA overturned a one-match men’s World Cup suspension against US striker Folarin Balogun after President Donald Trump reportedly pressured soccer’s governing body, leading to accusations of favoritism. The move has sparked schisms ahead of the US’ round of 16 tie: Belgium, which faces the US tonight, has appealed the decision, ...
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In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, the president did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his way The story of Garrincha’s red card in the 1962 World Cup is the stuff of legend. The Brazilian great was sent off in the semifinals for lashing ...
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Uefa says ‘integrity of game at stake’ after Fifa’s decision to overturn US star’s red card banUefa says ‘integrity of game at stake’ after Fifa’s decision to overturn US star’s red card ban
European football’s governing body criticises Fifa’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban following an intervention by US president Donald Trump. ...