Former President Donald Trump criticized the referee's decision to issue a red card to USA star Folarin Balogun and requested FIFA to reconsider the suspension ahead of the Belgium World Cup match.
President Donald Trump publicly addressed FIFA's decision to issue a red card to USA soccer player Folarin Balogun during the 2026 Belgium World Cup. Trump described the referee's call as "horrible" and said he asked FIFA to review the suspension ahead of the upcoming match against Belgium. The request highlights ongoing scrutiny over officiating decisions impacting key players in the tournament.
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