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Trump Says Balogun Didn't Deserve a Red Card in World Cup Match

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 06, 2026 at 15:06  |  2:01  |  Bloomberg Markets

Summary

President Trump discusses his intervention in a World Cup soccer controversy, stating he asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review a red card given to US player Folarin Balogun. Trump argues the collision was not a foul, criticizes the referee's call, and notes that FIFA overturned the suspension, allowing Balogun to play against Belgium. The conversation is entirely about sports officiating and contains no financial or investment content.

  • Trump claims he asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the red card given to US soccer star Folarin Balogun.
  • Trump argues the play was not a foul but a collision of two athletes running full speed.
  • He criticizes the referee as suspect and says the call was widely unexpected.
  • FIFA overturned the suspension, allowing Balogun to play in the subsequent match against Belgium.
  • Trump expresses that penalizing a player for a future game is very unfair.
  • The video contains no discussion of markets, assets, or investable themes.
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