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Trump rips ‘a little bit suspect’ FIFA referee who gave Balogun a red card at World Cup

Trump rips ‘a little bit suspect’ FIFA referee who gave Balogun a red card at World Cup

Summary

President Donald Trump criticized the referee who gave U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun a red card during the World Cup. He questioned the referee’s past decisions while speaking from the White House.

Key Facts

  • President Trump spoke from the White House about the World Cup referee's decision.
  • The referee involved is Raphael Claus.
  • Claus gave Folarin Balogun a red card after reviewing video footage.
  • The red card means Balogun was sent off the field and could not play for the rest of the match.
  • President Trump said the referee’s past actions were “a little bit suspect.”
  • The comment was made on a Monday during the World Cup tournament.
  • Folarin Balogun is a key player for the U.S. men's soccer team.
  • FIFA is the international organization that oversees the World Cup and soccer referees.
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