Trump Interferes in Soccer Red Card Call | Texas News

President Trump made headlines by personally intervening in a U.S. soccer match, calling FIFA president Gianni Infantino to challenge a red card given to star player Folarin Balogun — a move that sparked debate over political interference in sports. Trump called the initial decision “horrible,” admitted he didn’t know what a red card meant until it affected Balogun’s playing status, and argued the call was a simple collision, not intentional fouling. He also criticized instant replay for exaggerating plays. FIFA ultimately overturned the one-game ban, allowing Balogun to play against Belgium — a decision cheered in the U.S. but met with international skepticism. Senator Ted Cruz backed Trump, calling the red card “ridiculous.” The episode highlights the blurry line between sports governance and presidential influence. 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/e98aa78a142bab4e