FIFA didn’t have a good reputation anyway but now this ?
“ In a stunning twist ahead of the World Cup Round of 16, FIFA announced on Sunday United States men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play against Belgium on Monday in Seattle.”
“ A source familiar with the matter told CNN on Sunday that Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino this week after Balogun’s red card and asked the FIFA leader to review the call.”
https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/05/sport/folarin-balogun-eligible-to-play?cid=ios_app
CNNFIFA stunned the soccer world by allowing the USA’s Folarin Balogun to play on Monday. Trump’s role is under the microscope | CNNIn a stunning twist ahead of the World Cup Round of 16, FIFA announced on Sunday United States men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play against Belgium on Monday in Seattle.
