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Trump’s Call Shakes FIFA’s Integrity | Wilmington News
US soccer star Folarin Balogun was set to miss a crucial World Cup knockout match against Belgium after a red card for stepping on an opponent’s ankle — but a surprising twist unfolded when President Trump allegedly intervened via a call to FIFA president, prompting FIFA to overturn the suspension. The move, reportedly backed by a team of White House lawyers, has ignited global controversy, with former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter slamming the decision as politically influenced and questioning FIFA’s integrity. Belgium’s federation is stunned, calling the reversal absurd and even joking it must be…
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