FIFA bows to Trump’s demands and drops suspension of US player

FIFA has bowed to US President Donald Trump by reversing the controversial red-card ban for star player Folarin Balogun.

US national team striker Folarin Balogun received a one-game ban during the round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after awkwardly stepping on one of their players’ ankles.

Balogun was set to miss the round of 16 match this week, and the decision was originally not subject to appeal or review.

Trump stepped in by calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the week to get a review to retract the red-card suspension.

The President’s call worked, marking a major win for Team USA as the red card ban was overturned.