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Klopp Condemns Trump and Infantino Over Controversial World Cup Red Card Reversal

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First reported by Ynet · 15 hours ago

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A political intervention by U.S. President Trump led FIFA to overturn a red card for Belgian player Paulin Balogun before the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against the U.S., sparking widespread criticism from football figures like Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel. Belgium has appealed the decision, and FIFA's appeals committee will soon rule on the matter ahead of the game in Seattle.

01U.S. President Trump personally urged FIFA to overturn Balogun's red card suspension.
02Belgian Football Association appealed FIFA's decision, calling it unprecedented and secretive.
03Jürgen Klopp condemned the political interference, calling it madness and unfair.
04England coach Thomas Tuchel criticized the inconsistency and political pressure on refereeing.
05U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino defended the reversal, saying the red card was unjustified.
06FIFA's appeals committee will decide the final outcome hours before the match starts.

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