Balogun’s Red Card Reversed Amid FIFA Controversy | Anchorage News

Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension was overturned by FIFA just hours before the U.S. men’s soccer team’s crucial World Cup clash with Belgium, sparking global outrage and accusations of political interference after a mysterious phone call between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and former U.S. President Donald Trump. While Infantino insists the call had no bearing on the decision, UEFA and the Belgian Football Association slammed the ruling as a dangerous precedent that erodes fair play and tournament integrity. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino defends Balogun’s reinstatement, calling the original call a mistake, as the team gears up for a quarterfinal berth — their first in over 20 years — amid swirling controversy over FIFA’s transparency and consistency. 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/723877665384e658