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Trump admits lobbying FIFA over Balogun suspension

Published July 6, 2026 · Updated July 6, 2026 · The Guardian

Donald Trump has admitted lobbying FIFA to overturn the suspension on England striker Balogun, who can now play against Belgium in the last-16.

Uefa has accused FIFA of 'crossing red line' after the world football body reversed Balogun's suspension following Trump's intervention. The Belgian FA and wider football world have expressed 'astonishment' at the decision. biznow.biz

Meanwhile, England defeated Mexico 2-3 and will face Norway in the quarter-finals.

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