FIFA to Review Automatic Red-Card Suspensions After Balogun World Cup Controversy
FIFA is to review whether automatic suspensions for red cards can be overturned, following the high-profile Balogun controversy at the World Cup.
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Trump says he called FIFA after red card for US forward Folarin Balogun was overturned
US President Donald Trump reached out to FIFA President Gianni Infantino after US forward Folarin Balogun was shown a red card. "I asked for a review because I didn't think it was a foul," Trump said.
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USA advances to World Cup round of 16 despite Folarin Balogun red card
USA's Folarin Balogun created a lot of drama last night when he first scored the opening goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina - and then got sent off. But the red card didn't stop the USA from advancing in the World Cup. After tonight's 2-0 victory, the country has secured a place in the round of 16. It didn't go exactly as planned with that red card, but it just shows what a good team we are, says USA's Christian Pulisic according to AP.
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