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FIFA Reverses Balogun Suspension After Trump Pushes Review
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FIFA Reverses Balogun Suspension After Trump Pushes Review

By: Matt Vespa | Townhall On Wednesday, Folarin Balogun received a red card during the US Men’s National Team’s game against Bosnia. We won 2-0. We’re facing Belgium tonight, but Balogun was supposed to be suspended. In an Independence Day miracle, FIFA reversed the suspension. Reportedly, President Trump assembled a team of lawyers to challenge it. Belgium is stunned (via CNBC): President Donald Trump reportedly asked FIFA to review a one-game World Cup suspension of U.S Men’s National Team striker Folarin Balogun before the international soccer regulatory body surprisingly reversed the ban on Sunday. Trump cheered FIFA’s decision, which allows the 25-year-old Balogun to play against Belgium in Monday’s match in Seattle. “Thank you to FIFA for doing what w...
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America’s 250th Anniversary and World Cup Set to Showcase American Pride to the World in 2026
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America’s 250th Anniversary and World Cup Set to Showcase American Pride to the World in 2026

By Amanda Head | Just the News Following extensive efforts during President Trump‘s first term to bring global sporting events to US soil, America’s 250th year will bring together FIFA fanatics along with a vast schedule of patriotic events in an show of patriotism. The stars have aligned for America's 250th birthday to coincide with one of the world's largest, most highly-attended sporting events. That alignment was highly influenced by the efforts of President Donald Trump during his first term in his efforts to bring the FIFA World Cup to the United States.  As America prepares for events commemorating 250 years since the July 4, 1776, signing of the Declaration of Independence, cities like Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Dallas, Miami and Atlanta will serve as ho...
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