Trump says he asked FIFA head to review red card but ‘didn’t tell him what to do’
Donald Trump's intervention with the FIFA head over a red card has sparked international diplomatic tension and fan outcry during the World Cup.
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Donald Trump contacted the head of FIFA to request a review of a red card. While Trump stated he did not tell the FIFA head what to do, coverage from The New York Times indicates the red card was subsequently lifted.
Reporting from The Washington Post and Fox News highlights the fallout, noting that Keir Starmer intervened with FIFA following Trump's criticism ahead of a match between England and Mexico. The New York Times reports that U.S. soccer fans have reacted with a mix of excitement and shock.
Future focus remains on the status of the World Cup, which The New York Times describes as embattled. Politico notes that Trump's introduction to red and yellow cards occurred in 2018.
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Quick answers
What did Donald Trump say about his call to the FIFA head?
He stated that he asked for a review of a red card but did not tell the FIFA head what to do.
Who else intervened with FIFA?
Keir Starmer intervened with FIFA ahead of the England-Mexico match after criticism from Donald Trump.
How did U.S. soccer fans respond?
According to The New York Times, fans expressed being both excited and shocked by the call.
Coverage (8)
- The California Democrat who says he ‘won’t cheer FIFA’s capitulation to power’ Politico · 1h ago
- FIFA defends Balogun red card referee after Trump calls him ‘a bit suspect’ Al Jazeera · 1h ago
- USA vs. Belgium score, World Cup live updates: U.S. looks to mount comeback as Christian Pulisic is subbed out in second half Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
- After Donald Trump criticism, Keir Starmer intervened with FIFA ahead of England-Mexico Fox News · 2h ago
- ‘Excited but Shocked’: U.S. Soccer Fans Struggle With Trump’s FIFA Call The New York Times · 2h ago
- Trump was introduced to red and yellow cards in 2018 Politico · 2h ago
- A Presidential Phone Call, a Lifted Red Card, and an Embattled World Cup The New York Times · 4h ago
- Trump says he asked FIFA head to review red card but ‘didn’t tell him what to do’ The Washington Post · 4h ago
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