Will Trump call FIFA to accuse them of match-fixing?

07 July, 2026, 07:45 pm

Last modified: 07 July, 2026, 07:46 pm

Will Trump call FIFA to accuse them of match-fixing?

07 July, 2026, 07:45 pm

Last modified: 07 July, 2026, 07:46 pm

The controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's intervention in overturning the red card of US striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup has been heated. The lifting of FIFA's ban following Trump's phone call has been criticized by European football circles as an example of political influence, although FIFA claims the decision was made in accordance with the rules.

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