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Fifa defends referee as Trump intervention sparks integrity storm
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFifa has issued a statement defending referee Raphael Claus after US President Donald Trump branded him “suspect” for giving USA player Folarin Balogun a red card during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Trump contacted Fifa president Gianni Infantino to request a review of the decision, leading Fifa to suspend the red card for a probationary period of one year.That means Balogun was cleared to play in the USA’s last-16 clash against Belgium, which the Americans lost 1-4.The intervention by Trump and Fifa's subsequent decision drew widespread condemnation from Uefa, Belgium's FA, and other footballing bodies, raising concerns about sporting integrity. Fifa’s statement called Claus a “leading professional referee” and expressed full confidence in his professionalism and integrity. In fullFifa backs referee called ‘suspect’ by Trump after Folarin Balogun ban wipedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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forbes.com
Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun’s Red Card, Report Says
Trump reportedly spoke with FIFA president Gianni Infantino before the organization suspended a U.S. player's red card.
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inews.co.uk
I didn't think Fifa could stoop any lower for Trump - but this is astonishing
The decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card shows Gianni Infantino will simply do anything to appease the US President - even ripping up very basic rules
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nzherald.co.nz
How Donald Trump intervened to get USA's red card suspension postponed
Trump personally phoned Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to challenge the red card.
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punchng.com
Trump called FIFA chief to review Balogun's red card — Report
US President Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review and reverse Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card suspension. Read mor
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en.mercopress.com
Trump admits calling FIFA over a red card; the reversal for the US striker sparks an outcry
US President Donald Trump admitted he had called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask that the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun be reviewed, after the body reversed…
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independent.co.uk
Trump ‘spoke with Fifa president’ before Balogun’s ban was controversially suspended
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUSA striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban,…
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Ex-Fifa president slams decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s ban
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businessday.co.za
Belgium FA ‘astonished’ as Fifa suspends Balogun ban after Trump intervention
Global body suspends player’s one-match ban after Trump asks Infantino to review sending-off, says source
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channelnewsasia.com
Trump calls Balogun red card U-turn a 'brilliant decision', UEFA says FIFA 'crossed a red line'
WASHINGTON, July 6 : President Donald Trump on Monday said FIFA's move to suspend U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban at the World Cup was a "brilliant decision" after he…
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FIFA defends Balogun decision, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant'
WASHINGTON, July 6 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended world soccer’s disciplinary process on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised FIFA’s decision to suspend…
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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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cnn.com
‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the decision to give a red card and one-game ban to Team USA star striker Folarin…
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Trump confirms he asked Fifa chief to review Folarin Balogun’s red card
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTrump brags about calling FIFA president to…
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mirror.co.uk
Trump calls out 'suspect' referee and confirms Infantino call over USA ban
Donald Trump has made some interesting claims on the referee that sent off Folarin Balogun and clarified his involvement in the decision to suspend his ban
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Trump is praised for ‘getting rid of that ridiculous red card’ at Oval Office event
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn awkward moment unfolded at the Oval…
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Trump calls FIFA referee who sent off Folarin Balogun ‘very suspect’
President Donald Trump has called the World Cup referee who sent off U.S. striker Folarin Balogun in last week’s match against Bosnia-Herzegovina “very suspect” as the uproar over…
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vanguardngr.com
Balogun: Trump confirms FIFA call, says ref has 'suspect past'
"I asked for a review because I didn't think it was a foul," Trump told reporters at the White House. "All I did was ask for a review...
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middleeasteye.net
Trump says he intervened to overturn red card in what has become a historic scandal
The US president said on Monday he only asked for a 'review', but Fifa's reversal has caused global outrage
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hindustantimes.com
Donald Trump didn’t know what a red card was, felt compelled to intervene in Balogun red-card row: ‘Referee a suspect’
Folarin Balogun was given a straight red card after a video review for stepping on the ankle of a Bosnian defender in their Round of 32 clash. | Football News
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Fifa president clarifies Donald Trump conversation over rescinding Balogun ban
The Fifa president released a statement explaining his conversation with Trump did not influence the decision of the independent Fifa Disciplinary Committee