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Trump's Interference in FIFA Decision
US President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked FIFA to review the ban on striker Folarin Balogun. The move is seen as a potential breach of World Cup protocols.
Coverage timeline — 2 articles
BBC News
The US president says Fifa "made the right decision" to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, adding that otherwise, it would have left a "big stain" on the World Cup.
2026-07-06 14:39 UTC
CNBC
"I didn't know what the hell a red card was," said Trump, who called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the suspension of Folarin Balogun.
2026-07-06 14:44 UTC