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Sunday, 7/5, 07:52 PM

FIFA lifts Balogun's suspension, clearing him to play after Trump weighs in

  • FIFA has lifted the World Cup suspension of the U.S.
  • striker Folarin Balogun, making him eligible for the Americans' Round of 16 match against Belgium.
  • President Trump publicly thanked soccer's governing body for the decision, which came after, The New York Times reported, he asked FIFA to review the ban.

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