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Severe blowback over FIFA's 'shameful, incomprehensible' Balogun decision

FIFA has always insisted it is politically neutral. But its integrity is now being questioned after US President Donald Trump confirmed he asked for Folarin Balogun's suspension to be reviewed.

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Severe blowback over FIFA's 'shameful, incomprehensible' Balogun decision

FIFA has always insisted it is politically neutral. But its integrity is now being questioned after US President Donald Trump confirmed he asked for Folarin Balogun's suspension to be reviewed.

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Severe blowback over FIFA's 'shameful, incomprehensible' Balogun decision

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Severe blowback over FIFA's 'shameful, incomprehensible' Balogun decision

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