‘Trump’s request to reverse the game ban on the U.S. striker Folarin Balogun had the opposite of its desired effect’ Letters to the editor for July 8
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Letters to the editor, July 8: ‘Trump’s request to reverse the game ban on the U.S. striker Folarin Balogun had the opposite of its desired effect’
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Folarin Balogun of the United States after the team's 1-4 defeat in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between USA and Belgium on Monday in Seattle.
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