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FIFA defends decision to lift Balogun’s red card suspension – CBS News Watch CBS News FIFA is under fire for allowing U.S. Men’s striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday’s match against Belgium after he was sent off the pitch in last week’s match against Bosnia. CBS News’ Nicole Valdes and Tony Dokoupil have the latest. Source link

Washington — President Trump said he saw the World Cup play that led to U.S. Men’s National Team soccer star Folarin Balogun’s one-game red card suspension, and then spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked for a review.  The U.S. team’s striker was given a red card during the team’s Wednesday match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, eliminating him from the next game. Balogun was…

Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension reversal after Trump call stirs controversy across World Cup – CBS News Watch CBS News The soccer world is reacting after FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension, allowing him to play in the U.S.-Belgium game. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Elizabeth Campbell have 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

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 Q&As and ad-free reading. Here’s what to…

A second-half equalizer from Folarin Balogun earned the U.S. men’s national team a 1-1 draw against Ecuador in Austin, Texas, on Friday night. Despite the home side finding themselves down 1-0 at Q2 Stadium after a 24th-minute goal from Enner Valencia, the U.S. impressed with its attacking momentum in the early stages of the exhibition. Eager to alter the scoreline, the USMNT finished the first…

A second-half equalizer from Folarin Balogun earned the U.S. men’s national team a 1-1 draw against Ecuador in Austin, Texas on Friday night. Despite the home side finding themselves down 1-0 at Q2 Stadium after a 24th-minute goal from Enner Valencia, the U.S. impressed with its attacking momentum in the early stages of the exhibition. Eager to alter the scoreline, the USMNT finished the first…