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FIFA Clears Folarin Balogun to Play in World Cup Round of 16 as Ban Is Placed on Probation

FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun's one-match ban and clears him to play for the US against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle after the disciplinary committee places the sanction on a one-year probationary suspension.The committee says the sanction will take effect only if Folarin Balogun commits a similar offense within the probationary period, and US Soccer confirms it accepts FIFA's ruling and his eligibility.The red card followed a video assistant referee review of a collision with Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic and was issued by referee Rafael Claus, and FIFA declines to offer a public explanation for the committee's reversal.Folarin Balogun leads the US with three goals in three games, the most by an American at the World Cup since 1930, and the team is focused on reaching the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002 while former President Donald Trump praises the decision on social media.
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