Trump's alleged intervention in FIFA's reversal of Balogun's World Cup red card sparks controversy
By
Sally Jenkins
3h ago· 5 min readenOpinion
Summary
The article criticizes the overturning of a red card suspension against Team USA's top scorer Folarin Balogun during the World Cup, alleging that Donald Trump personally intervened by calling FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The author argues this political interference undermines the integrity of the sport, creates a perception of favoritism, and erodes international goodwill toward the U.S. in the sporting world. The piece examines the weak procedural justification for the reversal and the broader implications of political meddling in sports governance.
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bskyTrump's alleged intervention in FIFA's reversal of Balogun's World Cup red card sparks controversytheatlantic.comKey quotes
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Have the player's suspension magically lifted just in time for the next big game.
Gin up such a feeble procedural explanation for the sudden reversal that the entire sporting globe becomes incensed over the garbage-y scent of an
The red card against Team USA’s Folarin Balogun at the World Cup wasn’t good. FIFA’s decision to overturn it after hearing from Donald Trump was even worse.
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