Did Trump influence Infantino, FIFA to suspend Balogun's red card ban at World Cup?

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There's international uproar over FIFA's decision to suspend American star player Folarin Balogun's one-match ban at the World Cup for a red card he received in the previous game.

It’s the first time since 1962 that a red card during a World Cup has not resulted in a suspension for the following match.

Global's Eric Sorensen reports on how U.S. President Donald Trump may have influenced the decision, the widespread condemnation and how FIFA president Gianni Infantino is defending the ruling.

For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11954145/fifa-under-fire-revoking-us-red-card-trump-call/

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Posted by Fast News in Default Category on July 07 2026 at 04:44 AM  ·  Public

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