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Norway coach says red-card reversal is 'about FIFA,' not Trump

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Norway's soccer coach Stale Solbakken said the controversy over US striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban suspension is not 'about Donald Trump' but rather 'about FIFA,' after Trump called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the decision. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #sports #FIFAWorldCup #redcard #USA #DonaldTrump #FIFA Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3SGVF97 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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DW News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Is Donald Trump giving FIFA orders? | DW News

FIFA has reversed a match ban for star USA striker Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The controversial U-turn means Balogun, the team's top goalscorer, will feature in a crucial World Cup knockout match against Belgium. #Trump #WorldCup FIFA For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: â–șInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews â–șTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews â–șFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ â–șTwitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews FĂŒr Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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· Jul 6, 2026

Norway coach says red-card controversy 'about FIFA,' not Trump

Norway's soccer coach Stale Solbakken said the controversy over U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban suspension is not "about Donald Trump" but rather "about FIFA," after Trump called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the decision. #norway #belgium #trump #fifaworldcup #redcard 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Football | The Guardian

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· Jul 6, 2026

World Cup 2026: Trump admits lobbying Fifa over Balogun; Henderson out of tournament as England set up Norway quarter-final – live

World Cup news and reaction as the last 16 continues Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘crossing red line’ over Balogun Mexico 2-3 England | Player guide | And email usWe haven’t even mentioned Balogun-gate yet. The Belgian FA, and you can assume a large proportion of the football world, has been left “astonished” by Fifa’s decision after lobbying by Donald Trump to reverse the suspension given to the striker for his red card in the team’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is now free to play in the last-16 game against Belgium.Sources have told the Guardian that Trump made three calls to Fifa, starting from Wednesday, to ensure that the change was made. Continue reading...

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘It’s April Fools’: Belgium coach furious following controversial red card reversal

Sky News host Andrew Bolt reacts to the controversial FIFA red card reversal ahead of the US-Belgium game. “The US team is going to play Belgium; they’re going to have their star striker Folarin Balogun, even though he got a red card in his last game 
 that means you miss the next game,” Mr Bolt said. “Folarin can now play, and the Belgian soccer body and the team’s coach are furious, saying this is against the rules.”

Townhall

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· Jul 6, 2026

The Reactions to FIFA Getting the Trump Card on Folarin Balogun's Red Card Are Amazing

The Reactions to FIFA Getting the Trump Card on Folarin Balogun's Red Card Are Amazing

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump Inserts Himself Into World Cup Drama

Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has sparked international outrage after reports confirmed he intervened in the World Cup.It began after Team USA superstar Folarin Balogun was handed a red card in the second half of the July 1 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after clashing with an opposing player’s foot. As a result, he was ejected from the game and given a one-game suspension. At the time, FIFA said that the referee’s call was final and could not be overturned or appealed. “I think the choice of the referee was, of course, his choice, but I don’t think it was the correct call. I think a yellow card would have been fair, just due to it not being intentional,” Balogun told reporters on Friday.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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Related coverage for "Norway coach says red-card reversal is 'about FIFA,' not Trump": DW News — Is Donald Trump giving FIFA orders? | DW News. Reuters — Norway coach says red-card controversy 'about FIFA,' not Trump. Football | The Guardian — World Cup 2026: Trump admits lobbying Fifa over Balogun; Henderson out of tournament as England set up Norway quarter-final – live. Sky News Australia — ‘It’s April Fools’: Belgium coach furious following controversial red card reversal. Townhall — The Reactions to FIFA Getting the Trump Card on Folarin Balogun's Red Card Are Amazing. The Daily Beast — Trump Inserts Himself Into World Cup Drama