President Donald Trump contacted the president of FIFA on Wednesday regarding a red card issued to American soccer player Folarin Balogun, which would have prevented him from playing in an upcoming match. The suspension has since been lifted.
The Washington Examiner reported that Trump called the FIFA president after Balogun received what was described as a controversial red card.
The Daily Caller stated that Balogun’s red card had been suspended and noted that Trump reportedly asked FIFA for a review of the decision, adding, “There's one thing you can't take away from Trump: he unapologetically loves America.”
France24 reported that Folarin Balogun is now free to play after Trump lobbied FIFA to remove the ban. The report was part of a broader press review covering other international news items, including an embezzlement case involving Marine Le Pen.
The specifics of the red card incident and the reasoning behind its initial issuance were not detailed in the provided sources. However, the outcome is that Balogun will be eligible to play in the next match after FIFA reviewed and overturned the suspension following contact from former President Trump.
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