Donald Trump Slams FIFA Referee as 'Very Suspect' After Controversial Balogun Red Card Call in Team USA Match, Reveals Conversation with Gianni Infantino
US President Donald Trump has criticized the World Cup referee who issued a red card to American striker Folarin Balogun in a match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, calling the official "very suspect". Trump questioned the referee's decision, stating that he did not believe a foul had been committed. The president also revealed that he had requested a review of the incident by FIFA.
In a separate development, FIFA has suspended the automatic ban imposed on Balogun, clearing him to play in the US team's upcoming match against Belgium.
Meanwhile, in other football news, Cristiano Ronaldo's team, Al-Nassr, was denied the Saudi League title due to a goalkeeping error by Bento. The team was leading 1-0 until the 53rd minute of the second half when the mistake occurred.
In the Premier League, Tottenham midfielder James Maddison was denied a penalty in a draw against Leeds, with the Premier League issuing a statement to explain the decision.
In a separate development, FIFA has suspended the automatic ban imposed on Balogun, clearing him to play in the US team's upcoming match against Belgium.
Meanwhile, in other football news, Cristiano Ronaldo's team, Al-Nassr, was denied the Saudi League title due to a goalkeeping error by Bento. The team was leading 1-0 until the 53rd minute of the second half when the mistake occurred.
In the Premier League, Tottenham midfielder James Maddison was denied a penalty in a draw against Leeds, with the Premier League issuing a statement to explain the decision.
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