Trump Admits Calling FIFA Over Balogun Ban

President Donald Trump confirmed he personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to demand a review of the red card shown to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.

FIFA subsequently suspended the one-match ban, allowing Balogun to play in the round of 16 against Belgium.

The intervention has drawn widespread condemnation from football officials and commentators who accuse Trump of political interference.

FIFA defended referee Raphael Claus as 'one of the world's leading professional referees' while facing calls for Infantino's resignation.