US President Donald Trump said he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the red card shown to a US national team player, and called the referee 'terrible,' according to N12. Trump said he did not consider the decision fair. The reversal of the card to Folarin Balogun has sparked international controversy.
US President Donald Trump said he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the red card shown to a US national team player, and called the referee 'terrible,' according to N12. Trump said he did not consider the decision fair. The statement comes after The Zioneer reported at 17:30 that Trump had admitted calling Infantino to request a review. The controversy began after FIFA reversed the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun during the World Cup, a decision that drew criticism from UEFA and the Belgian Football Association. Trump's latest remarks add his personal criticism of the match official.
3 developments
- StrongInfantino admits speaking with Trump about Balogun red card, reaffirms FIFA independence
- StrongUEFA issues dramatic statement against FIFA over overturning of US player's red card
- DevelopingEU Sports Commissioner says decisions on sports rules belong to sports bodies, not politicians — after FIFA overturns US red card
- DevelopingFIFA president Infantino tells critics to 'chill' over Somali referee's US entry denial
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