Trump calls FIFA president over Balogun red card

    by Flint: Donald Trump

    President Trump didn't just call FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding the questionable red card suspension handed to USA's Folarin Balogun, he also assembled a team of lawyers from outside the government to contest the decision, according to Clay Travis. A true leader! Secretary Howard Lutnick and

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    Tonight, the fallout growing from this controversial call. Leading scorer Fowler and Balogun given a red card for a hard foul. The Stars and Stripes defeating Bosnia Herzegovina, now advancing to the next round of the World Cup. The rest reviewing the moment Balogun appeared to go for the ball, but ended up stomping his cleat down on the opponent's ankle. The high-level penalty resulting in the player's immediate ejection from the current game and suspension from the very next game they play. The team's coach, St. Balogun, is disappointed. For me, never is a red card. That was a normal action in football that happened because by accident, and it's never intentional. According to FIFA rules, there's no way to appeal. What? Fans outraged. The worst red card there ever was. Others pointing to the GOAT, Lionel Messi, making a similar foul earlier in the tournament, walking away with a slap on the wrist. No matter what, Balogun will have to sit out Monday's big game against Belgium. I definitely think it'll keep us stronger. No, one man's down, the next guy steps up. Despite the frustration, the boys in red, white and blue. Hopefully we can make some more history next round. Already proving they're up to the challenge. Steve Patterson, NBC News.