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Trump Interferes in World Cup Red Card | Salt Lake City News
A controversial red card for U.S. star Falorin Balogun in a World Cup match sparked a political firestorm when President Trump allegedly intervened with FIFA, leading to a historic reversal of the suspension — the first time since 1962 a player has been reinstated after a red card. The U.S. coach defended the call as a tough play, while Belgium’s team called it absurd, joking it felt like April Fools’ Day. FIFA cited flawed use of replay tech and past referee controversies in its decision, while Trump insisted he merely requested a review — not dictating the outcome — saying Balogun’s return…
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