Trump Calls In Over Balogun Red Card | Virginia Beach News

Trump personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to challenge a red card given to U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun, calling the initial call a “horrible” mistake and insisting it was a shame the U.S. would play without their top scorer — even admitting he didn’t initially know what a red card meant. While Trump claims he didn’t demand a specific outcome, just a review, UEFA and the Belgian federation are outraged, calling FIFA’s decision “incomprehensible” and questioning Balogun’s eligibility. FIFA defended its independence, stressing judicial decisions are made by proper committees, while Balogun himself believes a yellow would’ve been more appropriate. The incident — sparked by a cleated foot on a defender’s ankle — has ignited global debate over referee calls and political interference in international sports. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f002750d53991573