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Trump Interferes in FIFA Red Card Call | Durham News
Trump allegedly intervened with FIFA after US soccer star Folarin Balogun received a red card, calling for a review of the call — not to demand a specific outcome, but to ensure a second look. FIFA ultimately lifted Balogun’s one-game ban, allowing him to play a crucial match against Belgium, sparking both cheers in the US and criticism abroad over political meddling in sports. Trump called the original call “horrible,” admitted he didn’t initially understand the rules, and questioned the reliability of slow-motion replays. While he took credit for pushing the review, FIFA insists they made…
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