Trump Asked FIFA to Review US World Cup Star Folarin Balogun's Red Card Ban: Sources President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of Folarin Balogun, the US soccer star suspended from a World Cup match after receiving a red card, sparking controversy over the blurred lines between sports and politics.
While some see this as a victory for fair play, others view it as special treatment that undermines competitive sports' integrity.
The incident centers around Balogun's red card suspension during a July 1 match against Bosnia Herzegovina.