Scandal at the World Cup – How Trump overturned the US striker's ban
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After the red card against Folarin Balogun, Donald Trump's confidants launch an unprecedented offensive. Phone calls, lobbying and legal maneuvers lead to FIFA suspending the US striker's ban.
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