Belgium have been granted the right to appeal FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, The Athletic reported on Monday, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump.
Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA's Balogun decision
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Sun 19:35 - CNBC
Belgium set to appeal as FIFA reverses Balogun's World Cup suspension after Trump reportedly intervenes - CNBC
Sun 20:55 - Yahoo Sports
2026 World Cup: USMNT striker Folarin Balogun available vs. Belgium after red-card ban suspended following President Trump's reported call to FIFA - Yahoo Sports
Sun 21:02 - Washington Examiner
Trump called FIFA president to reverse Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban
Sun 22:01 - DW All
World Cup: Trump thanks FIFA for suspending Balogun's red card ban
Sun 22:01 - DW Top
World Cup: Trump thanks FIFA for suspending Balogun's red card ban
Mon 04:15 - Politico
Inside the White House push to get Folarin Balogun back on the field - Live Updates - Politico
Mon 05:38 - The New York Times
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play. - The New York Times
Mon 05:46 - Washington Examiner
European soccer leaders to back Belgium after FIFA reversed one-game ban: Report
Mon 07:09 - Euronews
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Mon 08:36 - BBC Headlines
Uefa says 'integrity of game at stake' after Fifa's decision to overturn US star's red card ban
Mon 09:00 - The Guardian
Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps - The Guardian
Mon 09:22 - France 24
Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA's Balogun decision
Mon 09:48 - Reuters
Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium - Reuters
Mon 10:07 - Fox News
Belgium makes move after USA World Cup star's red card suspension was lifted: report
Mon 10:26 - NewsNation
FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls - NewsNation
Mon 10:28 - Fox News
UEFA issues blistering statement over FIFA's Folarin Balogun's decision
Mon 10:29 - the-independent.com
A ‘lose-lose’ situation? Americans fear Trump’s red card interference on Folarin Balogun could ruin World Cup run - the-independent.com
Mon 10:58 - DW All
World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy
Mon 10:58 - DW Top
World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy