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;Resize=(620)) Andrew Chang explains mounting questions over possible political interference by U.S. President Donald Trump at the FIFA World Cup after a U.S. player had his red card suspension rescinded — a rare move invoked only once before in the history of the tournament.
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FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun's suspension after Trump sought a review, letting the U.S. striker play Belgium as officials objected.
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The decision to reverse a one-game ban landed badly in Europe, at a moment of already-heightened geopolitical tension with the United States.
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