Trump Admits Involvement in Overturning US Player's Red Card at 2026 World Cup

First reported by Ynet · 23 hours ago

What happened

Former US President Donald Trump admitted contacting FIFA to overturn a red card given to US player Paul Arriola at the 2026 World Cup, leading to FIFA rescinding the card and allowing Arriola to play in the round of 16 against Belgium.

• 01FIFA rescinded US player Paul Arriola's red card ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match.
• 02Donald Trump admitted calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of the red card.
• 03Trump said he did not instruct FIFA on the decision but wanted a reassessment as he disagreed with the foul being a red card offense.
• 04He expressed surprise at the red card rule and distinguished his involvement from President Biden's.
• 05Trump criticized the referee's original call and emphasized the importance of having top players compete.
• 06The incident shows political influence intersecting with sports decisions at the World Cup.

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