Speaking at the White House, the President offered no apologies for his unprecedented move but insisted he did not demand Balogun's ban was overturned.

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…

The White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, according to a source.