Trump reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the red card, and Europe erupted, but the rule FIFA cited is not new or unprecedented.
Europe is furious over Balogun reprieve but FIFA suspended red card bans for Ronaldo and others before this
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US president Trump defends FIFA’s Balogun red card reversal
Mon 15:45 - The Hill
Belgium submits appeal on FIFA red card suspension for Folarin Balogun
Mon 15:51 - Fox News
Europe is furious over Balogun reprieve but FIFA suspended red card bans for Ronaldo and others before this
Mon 16:03 - The Hill
Trump says he spurred FIFA review into Balogun red card