Trump confirms he asked Infantino for review of Folarin Balogun red card
Summary
President Donald Trump said he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review a red card given to U.S. player Folarin Balogun during a World Cup match. Trump said he did not pressure FIFA but believed the red card was unfair and that Balogun deserved to play.Key Facts
- President Trump personally asked FIFA to review the red card for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.
- Balogun received a red card during the U.S. win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- FIFA initially said the suspension could not be appealed but later lifted the automatic one-match ban.
- Trump said the red card was given for what he saw as an accidental clash between players, not a foul.
- Trump called the referee’s decision “very suspect” and questioned his record.
- Trump said he learned after the match that a straight red card carries an automatic suspension.
- Republican Senator Ted Cruz thanked Trump for the player’s reinstatement at an Oval Office event.
- Trump praised FIFA’s eventual decision and the importance of having the best players in the tournament.
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