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Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban

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US President Donald Trump confirmed that he asked FIFA to review a one-match ban on player Folarin Balogun, and praised FIFA's decision to suspend the ban. Trump stated that not doing so would have caused a 'big stain' on the World Cup. This incident highlights the involvement of a national leader in international sports governance.

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Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban

Evidence

FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.

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FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.

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Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
Fifa made the right decision according to Trump

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United States President Donald Trump says Fifa "made the right decision" to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, adding that otherwise, it would have left a "big stain" on the World Cup.

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FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.

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