Trump admits he called FIFA chief about Folarin Balogun’s red card: “That wasn’t a foul” – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump detailed his call with FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension from the World Cup game against Bosnia-Herzegovina. CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi has more. Source link
Nico Cantor, an analyst for CBS Sports Golazo Network, speaks to “CBS Mornings” about FIFA’s controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension and how he has traveled to all 11 host cities in the U.S. in just 30 days. Source link
Lead U.S. Men’s National Team scorer Folarin Balogun is now eligible to play in Monday’s match against Belgium after his one-game ban for a red card was lifted. CBS News confirmed President Trump called FIFA’s president about the suspension. Nicole Valdes reports. Source link
FIFA is being criticized over its decision to lift the red card suspension for lead U.S. Men’s National Team scorer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday. Sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that Balogun’s reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday and spoke about the suspension, … Read more
SEATTLE — U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, the American leader with three goals, received a red card for stepping awkwardly on the right ankle of … Read more
United States striker Folarin Balogun has been reinstated for the team’s round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday after earning a red card in the previous round, FIFA announced Sunday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Balogun was shown a controversial red during the … Read more
The U.S. begins a weekend of 250th birthday celebrations amid heat alerts across much of the country. Trump’s financial disclosure reveals previously unreported stock purchases made a day before he paused tariffs. And a red card against an American soccer star sparks debate. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live … Read more
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The U.S. Men’s National Team is moving on in the World Cup, but the top scorer will have to watch the next match from the sidelines after video review led to a red card and a lot of boos. Nicole Valdes was inside the stadium for it all. Source link
The U.S. Men’s National Team won its first World Cup knockout match in more than two decades on Wednesday, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. There was also controversy as Folarin Balogun picked up a red card, which will suspend him from the Americans’ next match against Belgium. World Cup and Major League Soccer match analyst … Read more