Trump Claims He Persuaded FIFA to Lift Balogun Ban Ahead of WC Match
Former US President Donald Trump revealed that he phoned FIFA president Gianni Infantino to persuade the removal of American striker Folarin Balogun’s match ban. Trump emphasized his long‑standing interest in sports and suggested the move could benefit the USA‑Belgium World Cup fixture.
FIFA subsequently confirmed the sanction was lifted.
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