Trump and the Fifa debacle

What Trump’s FIFA Scandal Says About His Politics

Now the whole world is getting a lesson in presidential coercion.

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.

World Cup 2026: France v Morocco quarter-final buildup, Collina defends refereeing – live

All the latest as we look ahead to the quarter-finals Player guide | Bracketology| Golden Boot | Email usAndrew Giuliani, head of the White House’s World Cup taskforce, has defended Donald Trump’s lobbying of Fifa to lift the suspension of US player Folarin Balogun for Monday’s game against Belgium.The US president claimed that Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, who showed Balogun a red card in the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, was “a little bit suspect, if you check his past”. This was apparently a reference to a match-fixing investigation by Brazil’s senate in 2024 that examined how referees were assigned to games but did not accuse Claus of wrongdoing. Continue reading...

FIFA face being FLOODED with appeals after Folarin Balogun red card scandal: France complain over Michael Olise's YELLOW, English FA consider raising Jarell Quansah's dismissal... and the five Three Lions stars on bookings!

FIFA face being FLOODED with appeals after Folarin Balogun red card scandal: France complain over Michael Olise's YELLOW, English FA consider raising Jarell Quansah's dismissal... and the five Three Lions stars on bookings!

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: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Trump admits to asking FIFA president for review of controversial red card against Balogun

President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally reached out to FIFA after U.S. striker Folarin Balogun was shown a red card that initially would have sidelined him for the Americans’ Round of 16 match, arguing Wednesday’s play against Bosnia and Herzegovina never warranted an ejection. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he []

FIFA SPARKS FUROR

FIFA SPARKS FUROR (Main headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:TRUMP CARD: WORLD CUP CHEATS FOR USA?

FIFA's SHOCK Decision! Why Folarin Balogun Is Allowed to Play After a Red Card | Dawn News English

FIFA has allowed US striker Folarin Balogun to remain eligible despite receiving a red card, following a review of the incident that has sparked widespread debate. The decision has drawn strong reactions from fans, football analysts, and officials, raising questions about disciplinary procedures and consistency in international football. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #fifa #folarinbalogun #worldcup2026 #usmnt #football #soccer #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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

Marco Rubio Calls On FIFA To Appeal Red Card Shown To Folarin Balogun

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has formally demanded that FIFA pursue an appeal following the controversial red card shown to U.S. men’s national team forward Folarin Balogun. The dismissal has drawn significant attention and sparked debate among soccer fans, officials, and commentators across the country. Balogun, who has been a key attacking figure for the [] The post Marco Rubio Calls On FIFA To Appeal Red Card Shown To Folarin Balogun appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Blatter persoal ‘kuasa politik’ selepas panggilan telefon Trump kepada FIFA

LAUSANNE: Bekas Presiden FIFA, Sepp Blatter mempersoalkan keputusan badan induk bola sepak dunia itu untuk menggantung hukuman kad merah yang dikenakan ke atas penyerang Amerika Syarikat, Florian Balogun. Sumber memberitahu AFP bahawa Presiden Amerika Syarikat, Donald Trump telah menghubungi Presiden FIFA, Gianni Infantino bagi meminta FIFA menyemak semula penggantungan automatik satu perlawanan yang dikenakan terhadap Balogun. Pemain ... Read more The post Blatter persoal ‘kuasa politik’ selepas panggilan telefon Trump kepada FIFA appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

FIFA bows to Trump's demands and drops suspension of US player

FIFA has bowed to US President Donald Trump by reversing the controversial red-card ban for star player Folarin Balogun. US national team striker Folarin Balogun received a one-game ban during the round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after awkwardly stepping on one of their players’ ankles. Balogun was set to miss the round of 16 match this week, and the decision was originally not subject to appeal or review. Trump stepped in by calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the week to get a review to retract the red-card suspension. The President’s call worked, marking a major win for Team USA as the red card ban was overturned.

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

Trump intervention sees USA star cleared to play in FIFA World Cup | 9 News Australia

FIFA has denied Belgium's red‑card appeal, clearing a top USA player to compete today after President Trump pushed for the case to be reviewed. President Gianni Infantino says FIFA's disciplinary bodies act independently, despite Trump publicly praising the outcome. Infantino also told the president the Balogun decision was still moving through a formal legal process. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

FIFA rejects Belgium’s appeal over Folarin Balogun red card at World Cup

FIFA has swiftly rejected an appeal from Belgium’s soccer federation (RFBA) over Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension, saying that the federation was “not a party to the proceedings.” There has been a growing firestorm over FIFA’s last-minute decision to allow U.S. forward Balogun to play in Monday’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium, []...Click to read more

Trump Is Trying to Rig the World Cup

Dave Zirin FIFA has a long history of corruption, and now soccer’s governing body is again bending to the will of an autocrat. The post Trump Is Trying to Rig the World Cup appeared first on The Nation.

Trump pressure puts FIFA in a bind, could aid Brazilian ref at World Cup

Donald Trump’s public criticism, which cast doubt on Raphael Claus’s integrity after the sending-off of American Folarin Balogun, has put FIFA in a real diplomatic and sporting crossroads and coul...

Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial

FIFA's unprecedented decision sparked huge furore in football world.

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/world-cup-live-england-germany-klopp-pubs-latest-13535760?postid=12006150#liveblog-body'>UEFA wades into Trump lobbying red card row saying FIFA 'crossed a red line'</a>

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/world-cup-live-england-germany-klopp-pubs-latest-13535760?postid=12006150#liveblog-body'>UEFA wades into Trump lobbying red card row saying FIFA 'crossed a red line'</a>

Freaking With FIFA

Freaking With FIFA

Rosie O’Donnell ‘Horrified’ by Trump’s World Cup Intervention and AI Video of Her: ‘A Failure at Everything He’s Ever Tried’

Donald Trump’s long-time nemesis, Rosie O’Donnell, can’t believe the crap he just pulled at the World Cup. For the blissfully unaware, Trump, who is president of one of the host nations at this year’s World Cup, personally lobbied FIFA President Gianni Infantino to rescind a red card for Folarin Balogun that would have kept America’s []

JUST IN: UEFA accuses FIFA of crossing a &quot;red line&quot;

JUST IN: UEFA accuses FIFA of crossing a red line by allowing USA striker Folarin Balogun to avoid an automatic one-match suspension after his red card.@BRICSNews

FIFA Gives Trump Exactly What He Wants

Reversing a red card against U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun isn’t FIFA’s only unusual concession to Trump. The post FIFA Gives Trump Exactly What He Wants appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump says World Cup referee’s red card call was ‘horrible’ but insists he left outcome to FIFA

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome. “All I did was ask for a review,” Trump said when asked about it during an [] The post Trump says World Cup referee’s red card call was ‘horrible’ but insists he left outcome to FIFA appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Balogun: Trump confirms FIFA call, says ref has ‘suspect past’

I asked for a review because I didn't think it was a foul, Trump told reporters at the White House. All I did was ask for a review, I didn't say you have to do this. The post Balogun: Trump confirms FIFA call, says ref has ‘suspect past’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Trump’s intervention in World Cup red card retraction prompts fury 

President Trump’s involvement in FIFA’s decision to push back a one-game suspension of a star striker on the U.S. men’s national soccer team is sparking accusations of corruption against the federation and angering soccer fans around the world. FIFA shocked many when it announced Sunday it had reversed a red card penalty handed down by...

[Video] NOW - Ted Cruz thanks Trump, in the Oval Office, for getting rid of that &quot;ridicul [...]

NOW - Ted Cruz thanks Trump, in the Oval Office, for getting rid of that ridiculous red card: There was a reason the FIFA trophy sat here for as long as it did!@disclosetv

Trump called FIFA head to seek review of US player red card – Source

U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA ​President Gianni Infantino ‌earlier this week to ask the soccer governing body ​to review a ​red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, ​according to a source ​briefed on the call. FIFA announced on Sunday that Balogun would ​be eligible to ​play for the U.S. in Monday’s ‌knockout game []

FIFA reverses ban against U.S. men’s soccer star

FIFA reversed a ban against Team USA’s star striker Folarin Balogun, who was set to sit out Monday’s game over a controversial red card. President Trump called FIFA’s president last week and asked him to review the red card according to a source familiar with the phone call. NBC News’ Dana Griffin reports.

Balogun eligible for World Cup after Trump calls Infantino and FIFA tosses Belgium’s appeal

The saga that started with two players fighting for a ball has enveloped the White House and FIFA and cast a pall over the U.S. match Monday night. The post Balogun eligible for World Cup after Trump calls Infantino and FIFA tosses Belgium’s appeal appeared first on MS NOW.

Ash Sarkar: USA Can 'F*ck Off From Football'

"We don't want you. We don't need you." On Sunday, Fifa suspended US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban so he could play in the knockout loss to Belgium. The next day, Donald Trump admitted he had called Fifa president Gianni Infantino to ask for that review to happen. On Novara Live, Ash Sarkar argues that the US culture of “sports entertainment” is more concerned with delivering spectacle than the tradition of international competition.

Political Futbol: Trump Pressures FIFA To Unsuspend USA Player

FIFA has reversed the suspension of USA's top goal scorer Folarin Balogun, following a pressure from Donald Trump and The White House. === Merch: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Patreon: http://TheRationalNational.com/Join YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join http://twitter.com/DavidDoel https://bsky.app/profile/daviddoel.bsky.social http://twitter.com/TRNshow http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/3v9rt7hv (Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play, NYT) https://tinyurl.com/5cnsfzw2 (Fifa Article 27, h/t Rob Harris)

Trump’s Corruption Ruins USA’s World Cup Bid

Kevin Barrett Jul 07, 2026 For more details on the soccer incidents discussed in this article, and an illuminating take on the JQ, check out Cato Dezorra’s How Trump is Getting the World to Root Against USA. -KB Bashing Trump is too easy. It’s boring, predictable, and facile. [] The post Trump’s Corruption Ruins USA’s World Cup Bid first appeared on Attack the System.