Trump's Intervention: A Glimpse into FIFA's Decision Making Process? Folarin Balogun, an American striker, had his World Cup suspension lifted after US President Donald Trump intervened on his behalf.
The decision has sparked outrage among some teams and coaches, while others have praised FIFA for taking a principled stance.
Balogun received a red card against Bosnia after stepping awkwardly on an opponent's ankle, prompting an automatic one match ban.