Press comments on the FIFA scandal: “Trump card played!”: The fact that Balogun is allowed to play “goes beyond all logic”
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Did Donald Trump call FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ensure that US striker Folarin Balogun was allowed to play in the World Cup round of 16 despite being suspended? The international media reacts accordingly.
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