Donald Trump thanks Fifa for suspending USA star's World Cup red card
Folarin Balogun had been set to miss the match against Belgium.
5 Jul 20:27 · The42
Trump Admits Pushing FIFA to Let Birthright Citizen Play World Cup Game
Donald Trump said he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and requested the suspension of Folarin Balogun be overturned ahead of Belgium match.
6 Jul 17:37 · Rolling Stone
FIFA president addresses Trump call amid scrutiny over decision on USA World Cup star
Gianni Infantino says he received a call from Trump about the Folarin Balogun red card but insists FIFA's judicial bodies are fully independent.
6 Jul 18:01 · Fox News
Donald Trump makes presence felt by bringing this World Cup into disrepute
US president’s lobbying to allow striker Folarin Balogun to play is shameful.
6 Jul 11:12 · The42
Reports: Trump Asked FIFA to Review Balogun's Red Card Suspension
Reports suggest Donald Trump asked FIFA to review USMNT star player Folarin Balogun's suspension following a questionable red card.
5 Jul 23:08 · Breitbart
UEFA slams FIFA after Trump intervention leads to Balogun World Cup ban suspension
European football body UEFA has slammed FIFA for its decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban in the World Cup, blaming the authorities for “crossing the red...
6 Jul 12:36 · The News International
Crossed red line: UEFA blasts FIFA's U-turn after Trump's red card intervention
FIFA World Cup 2026: European football's governing body has blasted the decision to lift United States striker Folarin Balogun's mandatory suspension for the Belgium clash, warning that political intervention directly threatens the integrity of the game.
6 Jul 10:25 · India Today
Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension
The Belgian soccer body “is not a party to the proceedings and, as such, has no standing to appeal the decision,” FIFA said in a statement.
6 Jul 13:21 · Las Vegas Review-Journal
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