Balogun’s Red Card Suspension Overturned | MLS News

Folarin Balogun, the USMNT striker, was set to miss a big game after a red card—but FIFA suspended his ban for a year, letting him play. Reports say President Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to influence the decision, sparking outrage. Normally, a straight red means an automatic one-game suspension with no appeal, but this exception has fans relieved yet uneasy. Belgium is stunned, UEFA called it “incomprehensible,” and critics worry politics have tainted the integrity of the game—even as Balogun’s return boosts the USMNT’s chances. It’s a win on the field, but the optics are anything but clean. 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/7ac9397681d40e70