AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup Shock in Seattle: FIFA lifted U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game red-card ban, clearing him to play Belgium in Monday’s Round of 16 at Lumen Field after Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the punishment; FIFA said it used Article 27 to suspend the automatic suspension for a one-year probation period, and Trump hailed it as reversing a “great injustice.” Belgium Pushback: The Royal Belgian Football Association called the decision “astonished” and is exploring “all possible options,” with coach Rudi Garcia mocking it as “April Fools’ Day.” US Reaction: Christian Pulisic said the outcome “feels right,” while players learned the news via social media. Local Sports Context: The match is set for 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on FOX/Telemundo/Peacock, with Portugal-Spain also on the slate. Other Entertainment Note: California declared May 17 “Bruce Lee Day,” honoring the martial-arts icon’s legacy.
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