Former Liverpool manager criticises Infantino as Belgium beat US after Trump intervened to overturn key striker's suspension

President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to urge a review of Folarin Balogun's red card before the US star's suspension was reversed.

Trump personally phoned Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to challenge the red card.

US President Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review and reverse Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card suspension. Read mor

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…

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.”

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…

If you get a red card at the World Cup, you miss the next game... Unless Donald Trump steps in. The world has reacted to the controversial move by FIFA to lift the ban given to…

Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp on Monday slammed FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, which reportedly took place after an intervention from…

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hit out at FIFA's " crazy" decision to overturn a ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun following reported political interference from…

The long-time Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called out Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino after FIFA decided to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension

"This is our game, not theirs... If Trump and Infantino really worked this all out between themselves, that's crazy. It calls everything into question...

The incoming Germany manager did not hold back with his assessment of the controversy.

The president's latest move has generated outrage among the soccer community worldwide.

BERLIN, July 6 — Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp today slammed Fifa’s decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension, which reportedly took place after an...

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…

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…

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…

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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The US president said on Monday he only asked for a 'review', but Fifa's reversal has caused global outrage