President Donald Trump admitted he asked FIFA to reconsider U.S. forward Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension. Balogun received a red card after a video review determined he had stepped on an opponent’s ankle during the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

President Donald Trump's call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino preceded FIFA's decision to reverse a red card ban for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium. The move has drawn widespread criticism.

European soccer body UEFA has lashed out at FIFA's decision to suspend U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban ​in the World Cup, after U.S. President Donald Trump called ‌FIFA to ask it to review the case,

The Folarin Balogun red card saga has taken another twist before the USA’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium. Balogun received a straight red card for serious foul play against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.