First reported by Fox News
Trump called FIFA president to review Folarin Balogun's red card ahead of USA-Belgium match, source says
Former FIFA referee says lifting Balogun's red card suspension "goes against competition integrity"
18h ago
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CBSNewsFormer FIFA referee says lifting Balogun's red card suspension "goes against competition integrity"cbsnews.comPresident Trump's intervention in the U.S. team's red card controversy has renewed concerns about politics bleeding into sports, but this isn't the first time government officials have been accused of trying to influence a match's outcome. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains. Then, former FIFA referee Christina Unkel joins with analysis.
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