Blatter Questions FIFA's Independence After Balogun Suspension Lifted

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Sepp Blatter criticizes FIFA for overturning Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban after a call from Donald Trump, questioning the sport's independence from political influence.
Belgium expresses anger, while the US coach welcomes the decision.

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Sepp Blatter criticizes FIFA for overturning Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban after a call from Donald Trump, questioning the sport's independence from political influence. Belgium expresses anger, while the US coach welcomes the decision.

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