Trump Interferes in FIFA Red Card Call | San Antonio News

Trump steps in on the world stage—literally—after a red card controversy rocks the US soccer team. Folarin Balogun’s suspension threatened to derail the team’s run, so Trump personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to demand a review. He didn’t push for a specific outcome, but called the call “horrible” and a potential “stain” on the tournament. FIFA eventually overturned the ban, delighting fans and sparking global debate over political interference in sports. Trump admitted he didn’t know what a red card meant at first—and even questioned video review accuracy. Senator Ted Cruz backed him up, calling the red card “ridiculous.” It’s a rare moment where politics and the pitch collide. 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/fc1f263478bd96f9