Donald Trump says 'thank you' to FIFA after Folarin Balogun red card ban lifted

Donald Trump says “thank you” to FIFA after Folarin Balogun’s red card ban was lifted, clearing the US striker to play against Belgium in the Round of 16. FIFA is suspending the one-game sanction Balogun received for a straight red shown in the Round of 32 versus Bosnia and Herzegovina, allowing Mauricio Pochettino’s side to keep their leading scorer for the match as the tournament progresses toward July 19. The development surprised observers after FIFA officials had suggested an appeal would not be possible. The White House reposted Trump’s message of personal thanks to FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino, with Trump calling the reversal a correction of an injustice. Christian Pulisic said the decision gives the team a boost, and Balogun, 25, is expected to be available on Monday night.