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Trump Lobbying Got Balogun Suspension Lifted

Donald Trump successfully lobbied Fifa to reverse the suspension of striker Balogun, who will now play in England's last-16 match against Belgium.

The Belgian FA and much of the football world have been "astonished" by Fifa's decision to overturn Balogun's suspension after the former US president made three direct calls to football's governing body. amunra.qpon

Balogun, who was initially suspended for a red card in England's win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, is now free to participate in the crucial last-16 game as England prepares to face Belgium in the tournament.