Trump admits intervening in World Cup red card decision | Sunrise

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Donald Trump has admitted to calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to successfully push for the overturn of a red card suspension for US forward Folarin Balogun ahead of a World Cup knockout match against Belgium. The unprecedented decision marks the first time since 1962 that FIFA has allowed a player to feature in a match they would have been suspended for following a red card. Belgium's FA has lodged an unsuccessful appeal, while UEFA has released a statement condemning the decision, with concerns mounting about political interference in the sport. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X » https://x.com/sunriseo

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