Trump Criticizes FIFA Referee Over Red Card to U.S. Soccer Star Balogun
President Trump questions the integrity of FIFA referee Raphael Claus following a controversial red card decision against U.S. player Folarin Balogun during the World Cup.
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President Trump questions the integrity of FIFA referee Raphael Claus following a controversial red card decision against U.S. player Folarin Balogun during the World Cup.
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Former President Donald Trump criticized the referee's decision to issue a red card to USA star Folarin Balogun and requested FIFA to reconsider the suspension ahead of the Belgium World Cup match.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 3:17 PM
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FIFA reverses Team USA player Balogun’s red card after President Trump’s inquiry, sparking criticism from Belgium and soccer officials ahead of the World Cup round of 16.
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An ESPN senior writer argues that FIFA's reversal on Folarin Balogun's red card suspension undermines the credibility of the World Cup and negatively impacts Team USA.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 12:07 PM
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FIFA's decision to suspend the red card ban for U.S. star Folarin Balogun sparked controversy, with UEFA criticizing the move and former FIFA president Sepp Blatter questioning the organization's integrity amid political intervention claims.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 11:18 AM
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US President Donald Trump successfully lobbied FIFA to lift the suspension on Folarin Balogun, allowing him to participate in Team USA’s upcoming World Cup match.
France 24 English | Jul 6, 2026, 9:20 AM
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FIFA's unexpected decision allows U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to start against Belgium despite a recent red card.
NPR News | Jul 6, 2026, 9:14 AM
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FIFA suspends the red card suspension of USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium amid debate over the fairness of the original call.
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FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension after a call from US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy and an appeal from Belgium's football federation.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 7:57 AM
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FIFA’s unprecedented decision to suspend the automatic red-card ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has sparked controversy ahead of the World Cup last-16 match against Belgium, following a personal appeal from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
CNA Latest News | Jul 6, 2026, 5:53 AM
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FIFA has suspended the automatic match suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun following a review reportedly prompted by a call from former President Donald Trump.
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