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Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way.

Posted on July 7, 2026 by worldnewsadmin
There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.
Posted in Balogun, Folarin, Belgium, Infantino, Gianni, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Klaveness, Lise, Trump, Donald J, United States, World Cup 2026 (Soccer)

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