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FIFA praises World Cup referee who Trump claimed was 'suspect' after red card for Balogun
FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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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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theage.com.au
Folarin Balogun World Cup red card overturned: Donald Trump thanks FIFA and Gianni Infantino for allowing star to play against Belgium
“Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!” Donald Trump said in a social media post after the decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card…
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hindustantimes.com
Balogun’s red card: Trump's role confirmed as FIFA lifts one-match ban after Gianni Infantino call
FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's suspension after Donald Trump urged a review, allowing him to face Belgium and sparking outrage from Belgian officials.
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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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saharareporters.com
Trump Says US Player 'Did Nothing Wrong,' Admits He Asked FIFA To Review Red Card
Speaking on the incident, Trump argued that the challenge involving Balogun did not warrant a red card.
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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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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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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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channelnewsasia.com
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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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 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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cnbc.com
Trump defends Balogun review call: 'It wasn't a foul'
"I didn't know what the hell a red card was," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House.
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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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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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independent.co.uk
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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economictimes.indiatimes.com
FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump confirms he asked FIFA chief to review red card foul
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…
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washingtonexaminer.com
Trump admits he asked FIFA to look at Balogun's red card
President Donald Trump said he personally reached out to FIFA after U.S. striker Folarin Balogun was shown a red card.
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huffpost.com
Trump Calls World Cup Ref ‘Very Suspect’ While Confirming Red Card Intervention
Other world leaders have already started reaching out to FIFA about red cards as well.
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apnews.com
Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA
President Donald Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued at the World Cup against the United States’ star forward but says he did not demand an outcome.