Trump says World Cup referee’s red card call was ‘horrible’ but insists he left outcome to FIFA
Summary
President Donald Trump said he called FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of a red card given to U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun during the World Cup. FIFA later lifted Balogun’s suspension, allowing him to play in the next match against Belgium.Key Facts
- Folarin Balogun received a red card for stepping on an opponent’s ankle in a World Cup game against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- The red card normally causes a one-game suspension.
- President Trump called FIFA’s President to request a review of the red card decision.
- FIFA decided to lift the suspension, allowing Balogun to play in the round of 16 against Belgium.
- President Trump said he did not demand the outcome, only asked for a review.
- Trump described the referee’s red card call as “horrible.”
- The decision to lift the suspension was praised in the U.S. but criticized by Belgium’s team and others internationally.
- The U.S. won the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0, with Balogun as the team’s top scorer with three goals.
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