Trump called FIFA president to review Folarin Balogun's red card ahead of USA-Belgium match, source says
Sports,Soccer,World Cup,United States,Donald Trump,Belgium
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President Donald Trump intervened in Folarin Balogun's red card controversy in the World Cup, calling FIFA president Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the controversial decision in the Round of 32 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina, a source confirmed to Fox News.
It's unknown what exactly Trump said to Infantino, who the 45th and 47th president has called a "great leader in sports" and a friend.
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