US President Donald Trump called FIFA’s Infantino before reversal of USA’s red card

According to Channel NewsAsia, US President Donald Trump phoned FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Shortly after, officials overturned a red card issued to American player Folarin Balogun. Balogun had been sent off during the United States' two-zero victory over Bosnia for stepping on Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic. The incident raised questions about political influence in international sports governance.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton