Trump called FIFA's Infantino over Balogun suspension
A political storm has erupted after Donald Trump called FIFA's Gianni Infantino regarding the suspension of U.S. star Folarin Balogun.
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The brief
FIFA has lifted a red card suspension for U.S. player Folarin Balogun following a phone call between Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The decision has sparked criticism and a political storm surrounding the World Cup.
Coverage from the Wall Street Journal, Axios, and CBS News emphasizes the White House campaign to overturn the card and the subsequent backlash. CNN reports on the resulting political tensions, while The New York Times notes that Belgium has been granted the right to appeal the decision.
Future developments center on the outcome of the appeal granted to Belgium regarding the ban decision.
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Quick answers
Who did Donald Trump call regarding the suspension?
Trump called FIFA's Gianni Infantino.
Which player was affected by the red card decision?
U.S. star Folarin Balogun.
What action has Belgium taken in response?
Belgium has been granted the right to appeal FIFA's decision to lift the ban.
Coverage (8)
- UEFA statement on the Balogun case UEFA.com · 4h ago
- World Cup 2026: Belgium granted appeal after FIFA reversed USMNT's Folarin Balogun one-game ban after red card Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Trump’s World Cup Intervention Roils the Soccer World, and Beyond The New York Times · 4h ago
- Inside the White House Campaign to Overturn a World Cup Red Card WSJ · 6h ago
- Belgium granted right to appeal against FIFA’s Folarin Balogun ban decision The New York Times · 6h ago
- FIFA criticized for decision to lift U.S. star's red card suspension following Trump phone call CBS News · 6h ago
- Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup CNN · 6h ago
- Trump called FIFA's Infantino over Balogun suspension Axios · 6h ago
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