Trump confirms call at centre of red card controversy 'with massive political consequences'

President Trump confirmed he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review a red card decision involving American striker Folarin Balogun, calling it 'horrible.' According to France 24, Trump emphasized he only requested a review, not an overturning. Belgium, preparing for a quarterfinal matchup with the US, has called the decision incomprehensible and a blatant violation of football's basic rules.

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