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Trump Says Asked for Red Card Review, FIFA Made Right Move

Jul 6, 2026Center

President Donald Trump said he called FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the case of US star Folarin Balogun, claiming the striker had not committed a foul deserving a red card and defending the organization’s decision to overturn the suspension.

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Trump Says He Asked FIFA For Balogun Red Card Review (Q&A)

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Trump Says He Asked FIFA For Balogun Red Card Review (Q&A)

President Trump said that he asked FIFA to review the red card on Team USA top scorer Folarin Balogun because he didn't believe it was a foul. The controversial red card was suspended and Balogun is expected to play in the US's round of 16 game against Belgium. Trump maintained he had nothing to do with decision to reverse the red card, telling reporters that he only said he thought it should be reviewed because Balogun 'didn’t do anything wrong.' (Source: Bloomberg)

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