Trump thanks FIFA as it suspends Balogun’s ban for Belgium World Cup match

Balogun will now be available for the United States' World Cup last-sixteen match against Belgium. A suspension had threatened to sideline the player, but FIFA has unexpectedly lifted the ban. According to Al Jazeera English, the decision prompted former president Trump to publicly thank FIFA for the move.

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