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Trump Admits Intervening to Overturn US Soccer Player's World Cup Suspension
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
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.
- 01Trump confirmed he called FIFA to overturn US player Balogon's World Cup suspension.
- 02He claimed the foul was not legitimate and the referee's decision was questionable.
- 03FIFA reversed the automatic red card suspension for the first time since 1962.
- 04Other national teams criticized the US government for political interference.
- 05Trump dismissed any involvement by Joe Biden in the matter.
- 06Belgium appealed the decision ahead of their Round of 16 match against the US.
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Admits Intervening to Overturn US Soccer Player's World Cup Suspension
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 6, 2026
European Nations Criticize FIFA After Trump Influences US Player’s Red Card Reversal
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
White House Orchestrates Reversal of US Player Balogun's World Cup Red Card Suspension
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Admits Intervening in FIFA Decision to Overturn US Player's Red Card
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Confirms He Asked FIFA to Review US Player Balogun's World Cup Red Card
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Admits Involvement in Overturning US Player's Red Card at 2026 World Cup
N12Center · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Admits Involvement in Overturning US Player’s Red Card at 2026 World Cup
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Questions FIFA Red Card Decision Against US Player, Urges Review
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Admits Requesting FIFA to Overturn US Player's Red Card Suspension
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Confirms He Asked FIFA President to Review US Player's Red Card at World Cup
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Confirms He Asked FIFA to Review US Player Balogun's Red Card at World Cup
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 6, 2026
UEFA Condemns FIFA Over Reversed Red Card Suspension After Trump Intervention
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 6, 2026
FIFA Cancels US Player Balogun’s Red Card, Sparking French Demand and Belgian Outrage
N12Center · HebrewJul 6, 2026
UEFA Condemns FIFA Over US Player's Red Card Reversal After Trump Intervention
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Pressures FIFA to Lift US Player's World Cup Suspension Ahead of Knockout Match
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
US Soccer Star Balogun’s Red Card Reversal Sparks Global Controversy and Calls for Similar Appeals
N12Center · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Klopp Condemns Trump and Infantino Over Controversial World Cup Red Card Reversal
N12Center · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Administration Pressures FIFA to Overturn US Player's World Cup Red Card Suspension
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Administration Intervenes to Overturn US Player's Red Card at World Cup
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Intervenes to Reinstate US Soccer Player Suspended by FIFA, Sparking Belgian Outrage
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Trump Intervenes to Lift US Striker Balogun's Suspension Ahead of World Cup Knockout Match
N12Center · HebrewJul 5, 2026
Belgium Protests FIFA's Reversal Allowing US Player to Compete in World Cup Round of 16
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 5, 2026
Belgium Condemns FIFA's Reversal Allowing US Player to Play in World Cup Round of 16
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 5, 2026
FIFA Reverses US Star Pulisic's Suspension Ahead of World Cup Round of 16
N12Center · HebrewJul 5, 2026
Trump Intervenes to Overturn Florian Balogun's World Cup Red Card Suspension
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