Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint
Summary
President Donald Trump influenced FIFA to suspend a one-game ban for U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun after he received a red card at the World Cup. This decision allowed Balogun to play in an important match, but it has led the Norway soccer federation to consider filing an ethics complaint against FIFA.Key Facts
- President Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review Balogun’s red card decision.
- Balogun’s one-game ban was lifted so he could play against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16.
- Belgium defeated the U.S. 4-1 after the controversial decision.
- The Norway soccer federation plans to consider filing an ethics complaint over the incident.
- Norway’s federation president, Lise Klaveness, said this decision broke long-standing World Cup rules.
- Klaveness is also a member of UEFA’s executive committee and has spoken against political influence in soccer.
- Norway previously joined a complaint that Infantino violated political neutrality rules by awarding Trump a peace prize.
- Another complaint about the incident was filed with the International Olympic Committee for similar reasons.
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