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Trump Interferes in FIFA Red Card Decision | Annapolis News
Folarin Balogun, Team USA’s key offensive player, was suspended after a red card for stepping on an opponent’s ankle — but FIFA overturned it after a personal intervention by former President Donald Trump, who called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to question the referee’s call. Belgium, furious and blindsided by the decision, is now challenging Balogun’s eligibility, demanding transparency. FIFA’s abrupt handling — appointing a judge and giving Belgium mere hours to respond — has drawn criticism from the European Commission, which warns that political meddling in sports undermines the…
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