Balogun’s Red Card Overturned | MLS News

Folarin Balogun, the U.S. striker who’s been a tournament sensation, got a red card against Bosnia — a one-game suspension that would’ve sidelined him for the next match. But then, FIFA pulled a surprise: they overturned the ban for a full year, letting him play in the crucial round of sixteen. The move sparked wild speculation after former President Trump publicly praised FIFA for correcting “a great injustice,” with reports suggesting the White House had requested a review. Given Trump’s close ties to FIFA President Infantino — especially with the U.S. co-hosting the next World Cup — the timing raised eyebrows. Yet FIFA insiders insist the decision was purely internal, made by their disciplinary panel under a specific code provision, and that the White House had no involvement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a359e39a7faf8795