Explained: Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card reversal, Trump’s phone calls and Fifa’s rationale
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A US World Cup player's red card suspension has been lifted, with some outlets reporting that a phone call from Donald Trump to the FIFA president may have played a role in the decision. The circumstances surrounding the reversal are controversial, with some questioning the involvement of Trump in the matter. The exact nature of Trump's involvement and its impact on the decision is unclear, with some outlets suggesting a direct link and others expressing uncertainty.
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