Donald Trump has confirmed he asked Fifa president Gianni Infantino to review the red card shown to United States striker Folarin Balogun, after football’s governing body suspended the player’s automatic one-match ban before the World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium. The decision has triggered a dispute over political influence, disciplinary rules and the independence of Fifa’s judicial bodies.

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

The White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, according to a source.

Trump has a friendly relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infertino, who awarded Trump the “FIFA Peace Prize” last year.