President Donald Trump stated that he did not know what a red card in soccer meant before one was issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun last week. The red card was later retracted in a move that sparked global attention and controversy during the North American FIFA World Cup.

Trump said, "I asked for a review because I didn’t think..." indicating his involvement in the appeal process following the incident.

This event has drawn worldwide scrutiny to the tournament and highlighted the complexities of officiating in soccer.

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