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White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Team USA’s Folarin Balogun’s red card, AP source says
By AP via Scripps News Group at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
The White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Baloguns red card, according to a person familiar with the call who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.RELATED STORY | Folarin Balogun cleared to play aga...
Key takeaway RELATED STORY | Folarin Balogun cleared to play against Belgium after one-game ban suspended by FIFAThe person did not have details to share about who specifically made the call and when.
Why this matters in The Detroit
Detroiters who follow international soccer may be interested in the implications of the White House's call to FIFA regarding Folarin Balogun's red card. The fact that the White House intervened in this matter suggests that the US government is taking a keen interest in the performance of Team USA in international competitions. This level of attention could bode well for local soccer initiatives, potentially leading to increased funding or support for programs that develop young players in the Detroit area. Furthermore, the reversal of Balogun's red card suspension may have a positive impact on the morale of local soccer fans, who can now look forward to watching him play against Belgium. As the story continues to unfold, Detroiters may want to keep an eye on how this development affects the local soccer community and whether it leads to any new initiatives or investments in the sport.
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Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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What is this story about? The White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Baloguns red card, according to a person familiar with the call who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.RELATED STORY | Folarin Balogun cleared to play aga...
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