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Inside the White House push to get Folarin Balogun back on the field

President Donald Trump got involved minutes after the U.S. striker received a red card that would have banned him from a crucial match.

Published July 6, 2026, 4:15 AM
Updated July 6, 2026, 5:28 PM2.5K
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Inside the White House push to get Folarin Balogun back on the field

President Donald Trump got involved minutes after the U.S. striker received a red card that would have banned him from a crucial match.

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