Monday, July 06, 2026

President Trump Asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Review 'Bogus' Folarin Balogun Red Card

Highly unusual, but maybe not for President Trump!

What is wrong with one president calling another president? Just kidding!

Was it an accident or a foul?

Caveat: I am not familiar with the details of the incident that triggered the red card.

If the allegations against this referee are true, then why is he officiating at the 2026 World Cup?

"... “That wasn’t a foul. That wasn’t even an infraction. That was two guys running full speed that happened to crash into each other,” Trump said.

“These were two great athletes who got tangled and this referee who is a little bit suspect if you check his past,” he added. “He made a call that nobody could believe.” ...

It turns out that Raphael Claus, a FIFA referee of Brazilian descent, was accused of match fixing in his native country in February 2023. ..."

Trump Asked FIFA to Review 'Bogus' Folarin Balogun Red Card






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