Sepp Blatter Slams Trump's Reported Call After FIFA Lifts Balogun Red Card
Summary
Sepp Blatter, former FIFA president, criticized FIFA’s decision to overturn a red card given to U.S. player Folarin Balogun after President Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA’s president to ask for a review. The decision lets Balogun play in the upcoming World Cup match against Belgium, which caused concern among Belgian officials and led Blatter to warn against political influence in soccer.Key Facts
- FIFA lifted a red-card suspension for U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun.
- The red card was originally given during a U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the red card.
- The decision to overturn the red card lets Balogun play in the World Cup knockout match versus Belgium.
- Sepp Blatter said red cards should only be overturned by rules, evidence, and independent bodies, not political calls.
- Blatter warned that football should not be influenced by political power.
- Blatter led FIFA from 1998 to 2015 and left amid a corruption investigation.
- Earlier this year, Blatter supported a fan boycott of World Cup matches in the U.S. due to President Trump’s actions.
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