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Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban

Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
BBC World Monday 06 July 2026, 14:39 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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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