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President Trump claimed Monday that he asked FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino to review US striker Folarin Balogun's red card, which would have kept him out of a crucial match against Belgium -- admitting that "I didn't think it was a foul."
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The Royal Belgian Football Association confirmed Monday it was appealing FIFA's decision, saying it had "no alternative."
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Belgium appeal against FIFA's Folarin Balogun ban decision - The Athletic The New York TimesBelgium want FIFA to explain Balogun reversal, to challenge USMNT striker's eligibility ESPN‘I didn't think it was a foul': Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card CNNTrump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player's Suspension. Now He's Eligible to Play. The New York Times
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An ESPN senior writer argues that FIFA clearing Folarin Balogun to play actually hurts the USMNT ahead of the World Cup Round of 16 vs Belgium.
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