Trump Says He Pressured FIFA to Overturn Folarin Balogun's Suspension Ahead of World Cup Match
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Nikki McCann Ramirez
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Donald Trump admitted to personally pressuring FIFA officials to overturn a one-game suspension for American striker Folarin Balogun, who received a controversial red card during a World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Trump said he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request the suspension be vacated ahead of the Belgium match. FIFA rules explicitly prohibit government interference on behalf of players or federations, raising questions about potential violations.
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Rolling StoneTrump Says He Pressured FIFA to Overturn Folarin Balogun's Suspension Ahead of World Cup Matchrollingstone.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI asked for a review because I didn't think it was a foul.
Trump admitted to personally pressuring FIFA officials to vacate a one-game suspension for Folarin Balogun
FIFA rules explicitly prohibit government interference on behalf of players or federations.
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