Balogun’s red card had prompted fury from American soccer fans and concerns about the team’s prospects without the star player in the next match.

Trump reportedly spoke with FIFA president Gianni Infantino before the organization suspended a U.S. player's red card.

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…

Trump has a friendly relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infertino, who awarded Trump the “FIFA Peace Prize” last year.