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Trump's Call and FIFA's U-Turn | Spokane News
Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension was mysteriously overturned by FIFA just before a crucial World Cup match, sparking accusations of favoritism—and a surprising intervention by President Trump, who called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to voice his concern that a top player shouldn’t miss such a big game. Though Trump insists he didn’t order any decision, insiders suggest his administration actively pushed for Balogun’s reinstatement. FIFA maintains the ruling was made by an independent committee, but Trump’s public criticism of the referee and his admitted ignorance of red card rules…
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