After Trump intervention, Balogun plays vs. Belgium

This post was originally published on Politico.

American forward Folarin Balogun will start tonight for the USMNT against Belgium in the World Cup last-16 knockout match. Balogun was sent off in the previous round against Bosnia and Herzegovina and was due to serve a one-match suspension tonight — before world football governing body FIFA unusually lifted the ban following an effort from Trump administration officials.

By Ali Walker
Author: By Ali Walker

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