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Trump says he asked FIFA to review Balogun red card

President Donald Trump said he personally asked Gianni Infantino to review the controversial red card shown to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, arguing the incident was simply two players colliding at full speed and "wasn't even a foul."  He added that FIFA ultimately "made the right decision" by overturning the red card and allowing Balogun to play.

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