President Donald Trump requested a review of a red-card incident involving Folarin Balogun. He believed the referee's call was unfair and not a genuine foul. Trump stated he only asked for a review and did not dictate FIFA's actions. The unprecedented move has drawn global attention to FIFA's disciplinary processes. This action ensures key players are available for important team matches.

Trump reportedly spoke with FIFA president Gianni Infantino before the organization suspended a U.S. player's red card.

Balogun had been sent off for inadvertently treading on Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic in the USA's 2-0 victory on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump requested a review of a red-card incident involving Folarin Balogun. He believed the referee's call was unfair and not a genuine foul. Trump stated he only…