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How Folarin Balogun's red card suspension was suddenly overturned for the U.S.
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2:11Now PlayingStar striker Folarin Balogun was all but set to miss the United States’ next World Cup game against Belgium after receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina — until, suddenly, FIFA announced it was putting the suspension on hold. NBC News’ Greg Rosenstein explains what we know about why FIFA reversed the decision, including pressure applied from President Trump.
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