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Trump Admits Intervening in FIFA Decision to Overturn US Player's Red Card
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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago
What happened
President Trump admitted he intervened with FIFA to overturn a red card given to US player Paul Arriola, prompting FIFA to suspend the penalty. The move drew criticism from UEFA and the Belgian Football Association, who plan to appeal.
- 01Trump personally contacted FIFA President to review US player Paul Arriola's red card.
- 02FIFA suspended Arriola's red card penalty, allowing him to play against Belgium.
- 03Trump said he believed the red card was unjustified and was surprised by referee authority.
- 04Trump compared Arriola to top players like Messi and Ronaldo, emphasizing star presence.
- 05UEFA and Belgian Football Association criticized FIFA's decision and plan to appeal.
- 06UEFA warned the ruling could harm competition integrity and set a bad precedent.
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
SrugimRight · Hebrew14 minutes ago
Trump Admits Intervening in FIFA Decision to Overturn US Player's Red Card
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew43 minutes ago
Trump Confirms He Asked FIFA to Review US Player Balogun's World Cup Red Card
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Trump Admits Involvement in Overturning US Player's Red Card at 2026 World Cup
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Trump Admits Involvement in Overturning US Player’s Red Card at 2026 World Cup
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Questions FIFA Red Card Decision Against US Player, Urges Review
WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Admits Requesting FIFA to Overturn US Player's Red Card Suspension
Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Confirms He Asked FIFA President to Review US Player's Red Card at World Cup
Now 14Right · Hebrew7 hours ago
UEFA Condemns FIFA Over Reversed Red Card Suspension After Trump Intervention
Now 14Right · Hebrew7 hours ago
FIFA Cancels US Player Balogun’s Red Card, Sparking French Demand and Belgian Outrage
N12Center · Hebrew7 hours ago
UEFA Condemns FIFA Over US Player's Red Card Reversal After Trump Intervention
MakoCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago
Trump Pressures FIFA to Lift US Player's World Cup Suspension Ahead of Knockout Match
YnetCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago
US Soccer Star Balogun’s Red Card Reversal Sparks Global Controversy and Calls for Similar Appeals
N12Center · Hebrew10 hours ago
Klopp Condemns Trump and Infantino Over Controversial World Cup Red Card Reversal
N12Center · Hebrew10 hours ago
Trump Administration Pressures FIFA to Overturn US Player's World Cup Red Card Suspension
MakoCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago
Trump Administration Intervenes to Overturn US Player's Red Card at World Cup
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew11 hours ago
Trump Intervenes to Reinstate US Soccer Player Suspended by FIFA, Sparking Belgian Outrage
Now 14Right · Hebrew13 hours ago
Trump Intervenes to Lift US Striker Balogun's Suspension Ahead of World Cup Knockout Match
N12Center · Hebrew21 hours ago
Belgium Protests FIFA's Reversal Allowing US Player to Compete in World Cup Round of 16
MakoCenter · Hebrew21 hours ago
Belgium Condemns FIFA's Reversal Allowing US Player to Play in World Cup Round of 16
Now 14Right · Hebrew22 hours ago
FIFA Reverses US Star Pulisic's Suspension Ahead of World Cup Round of 16
N12Center · Hebrew23 hours ago
Trump Intervenes to Overturn Florian Balogun's World Cup Red Card Suspension
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