Trump called FIFA president to review Folarin Balogun's red card ahead of USA-Belgium match, source says
A political storm has erupted after Donald Trump called the FIFA president to review U.S. star Folarin Balogun's red card suspension.
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The brief
Donald Trump contacted FIFA President Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension before a match between the USA and Belgium. Following the call, FIFA lifted the suspension, a decision that has drawn criticism.
Coverage from the Wall Street Journal and Axios details the White House campaign to overturn the card, while CNN reports that the incident has stirred a political storm. CBS News highlights the criticism facing FIFA regarding the decision to reinstate the player.
Attention now turns to the legal response from the opposing side, as The New York Times reports that Belgium has been granted the right to appeal FIFA's decision to lift the ban.
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Quick answers
Who did Donald Trump call regarding the red card?
Trump called FIFA President Infantino.
What was the result of the phone call?
FIFA lifted the red card suspension for U.S. player Folarin Balogun.
How has Belgium responded to the decision?
Belgium has been granted the right to appeal the decision to lift Balogun's ban.
Coverage (6)
- Inside the White House Campaign to Overturn a World Cup Red Card WSJ · 4h ago
- Belgium granted right to appeal against FIFA’s Folarin Balogun ban decision The New York Times · 4h ago
- FIFA criticized for decision to lift U.S. star's red card suspension following Trump phone call CBS News · 4h ago
- Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup CNN · 4h ago
- Trump called FIFA's Infantino over Balogun suspension Axios · 4h ago
- Trump called FIFA president to review Folarin Balogun's red card ahead of USA-Belgium match, source says Latest Sports News Today on Fox News · 17h ago broke it first
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