Trump Asks Infantino to Review Balogun Red Card
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- Donald Trump said Monday he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card issued to USMNT striker Folarin Balogun during the team's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- Trump characterized the decision as a "horrible" call, framing his outreach as a direct request for FIFA to revisit the officiating.
Why it matters: Trump's direct call to a sports governing body about a single refereeing decision is an unusual form of presidential intervention in international soccer governance. FIFA's existing authority to review match decisions means Infantino can act on the request, putting the federation's discretion over officiating in play.
