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Full coverage· Sports· Updated

Trump Admits Intervening to Overturn US Soccer Player's World Cup Suspension

US President Donald Trump admitted to calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to overturn the suspension of US soccer player Paularin Balogon during the World Cup, calling the referee's decision unfair. This unprecedented FIFA reversal sparked criticism of political interference in the tournament.

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Trump Admits Intervening to Overturn US Soccer Player's World Cup Suspension
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What happened

  1. 01Trump confirmed he called FIFA to overturn US player Balogon's World Cup suspension.
  2. 02He claimed the foul was not legitimate and the referee's decision was questionable.
  3. 03FIFA reversed the automatic red card suspension for the first time since 1962.
  4. 04Other national teams criticized the US government for political interference.
  5. 05Trump dismissed any involvement by Joe Biden in the matter.
  6. 06Belgium appealed the decision ahead of their Round of 16 match against the US.
Translated and summarized by baba from Arutz Sheva, the latest report. Read Arutz Sheva’s original

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