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Inside Trump’s FIFA push that turned the US World Cup into a political storm
How the Trump administration sought to overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension and the debate over politics in sports.
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si.com
Did President Donald Trump, White House Influence Folarin Balogun’s Red Card Appeal?
The star striker of the U.S. men’s national team will now be able to play in the World Cup round of 16.
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newrepublic.com
Did Trump Meddle in the World Cup to Help the U.S. Win?
It sure looks like Donald Trump put his thumb on the scale.
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forbes.com
FIFA Criticized Over Balogun Red Card Suspension After Reported Call From Trump
The Belgian soccer body said it’s exploring “all potential options” to safeguard the “legitimate rights” of all teams at the World Cup and the principles of “fair play.”
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theguardian.com
Explained: Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card reversal, Trump’s phone calls and Fifa’s rationale
The surprise move deeming the US striker eligible to play came after the American president reached out to the governing body to appeal for the change
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium
In an unprecedented move, FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's red-card ban for the US World Cup match against Belgium, following a personal appeal from President Donald Trump to…
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smh.com.au
FIFA reaches a new low, with Trump again a gloating winner
FIFA’s decision to allow the previously suspended US striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium has left the football world astounded.
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afr.com
Bowing to pressure from Trump at World Cup a shameful new low for FIFA
Northing about this move has much nuance, with Gianni Infantino offering a novel interpretation of FIFA’s rules to delight the US President and disgust Belgium.
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edition.cnn.com
Analysis: Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup | CNN Politics
For 24 days, the World Cup seemed to achieve a rare feat in America in 2026: It had almost nothing to do with Donald Trump.
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nytimes.com
How Trump’s call to Infantino helped ‘free’ Balogun, and sparked a huge World Cup controversy
The intervention by the U.S. President was a bizarre twist in a story that will reverberate throughout this summer and beyond
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thehindu.com
The tarnished game: Trump, FIFA, and a suspended red card
Amid FIFA controversy, Trump's influence allows suspended U.S. striker Balogun to play, sparking outrage from Belgium and football fans.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
'It absolutely stinks': Football world erupts over Donald Trump's role in FIFA's Balogun red-card U-turn
FIFA's unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban has ignited a fierce debate at the FIFA World Cup 2026, drawing criticism from rival teams and…
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huffpost.com
Trump’s FIFA Intervention Comes With 1 Very Awkward Twist
The irony alarm sounded over the president's call to FIFA's Peace Prize-awarding boss, Gianni Infantino.
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hindustantimes.com
A stain on the beautiful game: Trump's calls, Belgium's fury and the Ronaldo precedent behind FIFA's Balogun U-turn
Although Belgium described the move as unprecedented, FIFA has previously suspended the implementation of disciplinary sanctions. | Football News
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mirror.co.uk
'Trump has trashed the World Cup and Infantino was too weak to stop him'
OPINION: Trump's phone call to overturn Balogun's ban has exposed Infantino as a spineless puppet unfit to run football, and turned any US World Cup success into a permanently…
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dw.com
World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy
One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn't…
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‘This Is Our Sport, Not Theirs’: World Soccer Furious Over Trump World Cup Meddling
The president's latest move has generated outrage among the soccer community worldwide.
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channelnewsasia.com
Belgians blast Trump's intervention with FIFA ahead of World Cup clash
BRUSSELS, July 6 : Belgians on Monday berated FIFA over its decision to suspend a red-card ban for one of the United States' top players before the two teams' World Cup clash…
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rfi.fr
When politics intruded on the World Cup pitch
US President Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to have the red card for the co-hosts star striker Folarin Balogun reviewed is the latest instance of…
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FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over Balogun eligibility, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant'
WASHINGTON, July 6 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended world soccer’s disciplinary process on Monday amid an international wave of criticism after U.S. President Donald…
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vanguardngr.com
From Mussolini to Trump: Four times politics hit the World Cup
US President Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to have the red card for the co-hosts star striker Folarin ...