Trump intervenes in FIFA red card controversy | 7NEWS

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FIFA overturned a red card decision against US footballer Folleran Balagan following his challenge in a World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, allowing him to play against Belgium. President Donald Trump confirmed he personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of the referee's decision. UEFA condemned the intervention as unprecedented and unjustifiable, whilst Belgium expressed strong opposition to the ruling that could affect their World Cup match outcome. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news b

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