Episode

Politics on the Pitch

Podcast: CNN Inside Politics
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Duration seconds: 2575
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Summary

Folarin Balogun, the leading scorer for the US men's soccer team, woke up this morning thinking he would be sidelined for tonight's game against Belgium after he was suspended for a red card. But President Trump picked up the phone and called his good friend, FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Lo and behold, FIFA lifted Balogun's suspension, something that hasn't happened in more than 60 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices