Trump Claims He Phoned FIFA to Overturn Balogun’s Red Card

Donald Trump says he personally contacted FIFA’s president to challenge John Balogun’s red card in the USA’s last match. He insisted Balogun’s foul never occurred and called for an immediate review. FIFA then lifted the one-match ban, clearing Balogun for the Round of 16 game against Belgium. The decision has reignited debate over political influence in sport.

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