Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:31pm on 06 Jul 2026,Monday Sports
US President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension after the USA striker was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA later suspended the automatic ban for 12 months, making Balogun eligible for the USA's Round of 16 clash against Belgium. Trump said he believed the red card was unfair but insisted he only requested a review, not the final decision. The ruling has drawn strong criticism from UEFA, Belgium and England coach Thomas Tuchel, who warned it could undermine football's integrity. (PC: BBC)
