The World Cup Stood as a Break From U.S. Politics. Then Trump Got Involved.
The president’s call to the head of FIFA underscores that he has yet to find an area of American, or even global, life where he is unwilling to assert himself.
Trump's Balogun Call Sparks FIFA Uproar
- Trump and the Fifa debacle Financial Times —
- Trump's own goal! USA soccer fans blame the President for World Cup humiliation after Folarin Balogun saga Daily Mail —
- Balogun decision could lead to football 'cesspit' BBC Sport —
- EU lawmakers call for investigation of FIFA boss over Trump contact before U.S.-Belgium match CTV News —
- Lionel Messi ‘match-fixing’ conspiracy is all Fifa’s own fault The i Paper —