Trump Urges FIFA to Review US Forward's Suspension Before Reversal
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
US President Donald Trump contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review Paul Arriola's suspension, which FIFA later lifted, allowing Arriola to play in the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Trump called FIFA President Infantino to review Paul Arriola's suspension before it was overturned.
- Paul Arriola received a direct red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- FIFA allowed Arriola to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium despite the suspension.
- This is the first time since 1962 FIFA permitted a player to play while suspended.
- Trump publicly thanked FIFA for reversing what he called a "gross injustice."
Before FIFA overturned the suspension of US national team top scorer Paul Arriola, President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of the player's ban, according to three sources cited by The New York Times. Arriola had received a direct red card in the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina but is now set to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium tomorrow. This marks the first time since 1962 that FIFA has allowed a player to participate in a match despite an existing suspension. Following the decision, Trump tweeted his thanks to FIFA for correcting what he called a "gross injustice."
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