The Hindu·3 min read·medium
The tarnished game: Trump, FIFA, and a suspended red card
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Vighnesh P. Venkitesh
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FIFA's decision to allow U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card suspension has sparked controversy. Reports suggest President Donald Trump lobbied FIFA leadership, raising questions about political interference in sports governance.
Ahead of the round of 16 clash between Belgium and the U.S. in the FIFA world cup, The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) on Sunday (July 5, 2026) night expressed its astonishment over a decision by FIFA to declare suspended U.S. striker Folarin Balogun eligible to play .
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