Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, Fifa defend Balogun suspension actions
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25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
11/15
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With the integrity of Fifa and the World Cup under attack from European football leaders, Fifa President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from US President Donald Trump before US forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later on Monday. Balogun was issued a red card in the US match against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week, resulting in a suspension for the Belgium contest


