Trump urges FIFA president to reconsider Balogun's red card suspension
Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to discuss Folarin Balogun's red card suspension ahead of the World Cup. Trump argued that sidelining Balogun, a top US player, would negatively impact the competition. This incident highlights ongoing tensions around Trump's views on citizenship and elite privilege in America.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 02:00 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 02:10 UTC
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