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The irony of Trump’s scheme to protect a US World Cup star from the rules

If the US president had things his way, Folarin Balogun would not even be an American citizen, and would not be able to play for the US soccer team at all.

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The irony of Trump’s scheme to protect a US World Cup star from the rules

If the US president had things his way, Folarin Balogun would not even be an American citizen, and would not be able to play for the US soccer team at all.

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domenica 5 luglio 2026·forbes.com
Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun’s Red Card, Report Says
Trump reportedly spoke with FIFA president Gianni Infantino before the organization suspended a U.S. player's red card.
domenica 5 luglio 2026·eu.usatoday.com
Donald Trump thanks FIFA for reversing 'great injustice' on Folarin Balogun ban
The President of the United States (and winner of the FIFA Peace Prize) weighed in on FIFA's decision to allow the USMNT striker to play.

The irony of Trump’s scheme to protect a US World Cup star from the rules

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The irony of Trump’s scheme to protect a US World Cup star from the rules

Timeline cronologica

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