Trump says he asked FIFA head to review red card but ‘didn’t tell him what to do’
Donald Trump is sparking a 'World Cup storm' after admitting he asked the head of FIFA to review a red card.
Who reported it (9)
- Belgium trolls USA, FIFA, Donald Trump after dominant World Cup win: 'Overturn this' Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- The California Democrat who says he ‘won’t cheer FIFA’s capitulation to power’ Politico · 45d ago
- Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way. The New York Times · 45d ago
- U.S. star Folarin Balogun went from the center of controversy to a nonfactor NBC News · 45d ago
- After Donald Trump criticism, Keir Starmer intervened with FIFA ahead of England-Mexico Fox News · 45d ago
- Trump was introduced to red and yellow cards in 2018 Politico · 45d ago
- 'World cup storm' and 'King puts foot down' BBC · 46d ago
- Balogun starts for USMNT vs. Belgium as World Cup row rumbles on: Live updates The New York Times · 46d ago
- Trump says he asked FIFA head to review red card but ‘didn’t tell him what to do’ The Washington Post · 46d ago broke it first
The brief
Donald Trump stated that he asked the head of FIFA to review a red card, though he maintains he did not tell the official what to do. This development coincides with the U.S.
Men's National Team facing Belgium, with Balogun starting the match. Coverage from The Washington Post, BBC, and The New York Times emphasizes a growing 'World Cup row' and reports of a 'King' putting his foot down.
Politico reports that Trump was first introduced to red and yellow cards in 2018. Future attention remains on the ongoing World Cup row as the USMNT continues its match against Belgium.
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Quick answers
What did Trump say regarding the FIFA head?
He said he asked the FIFA head to review a red card but did not tell him what to do.
Who is starting for the USMNT against Belgium?
Balogun is starting for the USMNT.
When was Trump introduced to red and yellow cards?
According to Politico, he was introduced to them in 2018.
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