Folarin Balogun's ban is lifted by FIFA, allowing U.S. striker to play Belgium

NPR·4d ago

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Folarin Balogun's ban has been lifted by FIFA, making the US striker eligible to play against Belgium. The decision to lift the ban has been met with controversy, with UEFA expressing disagreement with FIFA's move. The lift of the ban reportedly followed a call from President Trump to FIFA, although the details and implications of this interaction are unclear.

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