Sources: President Trump, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, and White House task force head Andrew Giuliani put together a team of elite lawyers โ from outside the government โ to challenge the Flo Balogun red card. Specifically they challenged the use of slow motion instant replay to give the red card, which they argued violated FIFA rules. The president also conveyed to Gianni Infantino, FIFAโs president, that the appeal had been filed and he believed the red card penalty was excessive. FIFAโs independent committee reviewed the decision and agreed the penalty was incorrectly given, rescinding it under their rule 27 authority.
Devastating injury for Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko.
During an on-field play he broke his neck, specifically fracturing the C6-C7 vertebrae after colliding with a teammate. Below is an X-ray of what it would look like.
Required emergency spinal decompression and stabilization surgery Tuesday night and is currently in stable condition.
At this time, due to swelling around his spinal cord following surgery, Lasko does not have feeling in the lower half of his body.
It is not clear when the long-term diagnosis is.
Letโs hope for really good news.
Prayers for Lasko. ๐๐ผ