Trump Criticizes FIFA Referee Over Red Card to U.S. Soccer Star Balogun
President Trump questions the integrity of FIFA referee Raphael Claus following a controversial red card decision against U.S. player Folarin Balogun during the World Cup.
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President Trump questions the integrity of FIFA referee Raphael Claus following a controversial red card decision against U.S. player Folarin Balogun during the World Cup.
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FIFA controversially suspended the red card suspension of USA's top scorer Folarin Balogun following lobbying by Donald Trump, sparking appeals and debate ahead of the quarterfinals.
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US President Donald Trump successfully lobbied FIFA to lift the suspension on Folarin Balogun, allowing him to participate in Team USA’s upcoming World Cup match.
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