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SEEING RED: Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as Fifa clears Balogun to face Belgium

Newseze Wire·Mon, Jul 6, 10:24 AMWire: Daily Maverick
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SEEING RED: Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as Fifa clears Balogun to face Belgium

Fifa’s decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s red card ban, following a call from President Donald Trump, sparks controversy just before the US faces Belgium at the World Cup.

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Fifa’s decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s red card ban, following a call from President Donald Trump, sparks controversy just before the US faces Belgium at the World Cup. The story falls into Newseze's world desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Daily Maverick.

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