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Originally published by Nation Newstop
July 6, 2026
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Storm in the World Cup: Uefa says Fifa 'crossed a red line' with Balogun red card U-turn
President Donald Trump intervened in that sent shockwaves and thrust Fifa's disciplinary process into the spotlight...
āØ Key Highlights
Uefa has strongly criticized Fifa for overturning a red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun, stating that Fifa "crossed a red line" due to President Donald Trump's personal intervention.
- Fifa cleared Balogun to play after President Trump urged Fifa President Gianni Infantino to review the case.
- European soccer body Uefa expressed disbelief, calling the decision "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable."
- Balogun was initially suspended for a match after a VAR review during the US win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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