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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has confirmed he received a call from US President Donald Trump about Folarin Balogun's red card but says it in no way influenced the decision to suspend his ban. As it stands, the US forward will be eligible to face Belgium later on Monday in the World Cup last 16 despite a widespread outcry over alleged political meddling and a Belgium appeal.
FIFA has heard the criticism of the sudden decision to reinstate U.S. striker Folarin Balogun for Monday night's game against Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16.
Gianni Infantino insisted on Monday that FIFA's disciplinary process was independent after widespread criticism of the bombshell decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after an intervention from Donald Trump.Trump confirmed Monday he had contacted FIFA chief Infantino about the red card that Balogun -- the US team's outstanding player at the World Cup -- received against Bosnia-Herzegovina that would have ruled him out of the last-16 match with Belgium on Monday.
