Trump confirms he asked Fifa boss for review of US striker's ban
President Donald Trump confirmed he contacted FIFA to request a review of a one-match suspension given to US striker Folarin Balogun. FIFA subsequently suspended the ban, allowing Balogun to play in the upcoming World Cup knockout match against Belgium.
Why it matters
The intervention highlights the intersection of high-level political influence and international sports governance, raising questions about the integrity of tournament disciplinary processes.
Published 21 minutes ago President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.
The article reports on the event using neutral language, citing both Trump's statements and the reactions from sports governing bodies like UEFA.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in