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Trump admits he called FIFA chief about Folarin Balogun's red card: "That wasn't a foul"

Trump admits he called FIFA chief about Folarin Balogun's red card: "That wasn't a foul"

Summary

President Donald Trump said he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about a red card given to U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun during a World Cup game. He said the red card was unfair and not a foul.

Key Facts

  • President Trump spoke directly with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
  • The conversation was about Folarin Balogun’s red card in a World Cup match.
  • Balogun is a U.S. soccer player who plays as a striker.
  • The red card caused Balogun to be suspended from playing in the game against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
  • President Trump expressed that the red card decision was wrong and that it wasn’t a foul.
  • FIFA is the international organization that manages World Cup soccer games.
  • The news was reported by CBS News and shared by reporter Olivia Rinaldi.
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