Folarin Balogun Available for USA vs. Belgium After FIFA Suspends Ban

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Folarin Balogun's one-game ban for a red card has been suspended by FIFA, making him available for the USA's World Cup tie against Belgium.
The decision has drawn astonishment from the Royal Belgian Football Association and praise from US President Donald Trump.

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Folarin Balogun's one-game ban for a red card has been suspended by FIFA, making him available for the USA's World Cup tie against Belgium. The decision has drawn astonishment from the Royal Belgian Football Association and praise from US President Donald Trump.

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