Trump, FIFA and Balogun: The World Cup controversy explained
FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled Belgium, the host country's next World Cup opponent, and sent soccer fans and political leaders worldwide into a frenzy. The extremely rare ruling followed a call from Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, sparking widespread debate over political influence.Hours before kickoff, Belgium announced it would challenge what is being called the most debated political intervention in a World Cup in decades