Trump Boasts About Pressuring FIFA Boss Over US Player’s Red Card: ‘I’d Like to Wage a Complaint’ In the rarefied world of international soccer, a scandal has emerged over a US player's red card, sparking accusations of interference and corruption.
At its center is Folarin Balogun, the US striker who received a one match suspension during the World Cup for an infraction against Bosnia.
FIFA initially upheld the ban but later reversed it at the behest of President Donald Trump, prompting widespread condemnation from Europe and within the US camp itself.