US President Donald Trump says he contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding a red card shown to a United States player and discussed seeking a review of the decision. According to reports, Trump told Infantino that it would be a “big stain” on the World Cup if the United States lost one of its best players for the round of 16. The reports also say Trump initially did not know what a red card meant. All three outlets present the same account of Trump’s comments, including that he used the World Cup and the impact on the US team as part of his message to FIFA’s top official. The coverage focuses on Trump’s admission of lobbying and the circumstances surrounding the red card that could affect player availability for a key knockout match. The articles do not provide additional detail on FIFA’s ruling process or the final outcome of any request for review.
Trump says he lobbied FIFA boss to review US player’s red card
US President Donald Trump says he contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding a red card shown to a United States player and discussed seeking a review of the decision. According to reports, T...
- Donald Trump says he contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino about a US player’s red card.
- Trump argues it would be a “big stain” on the World Cup if the US lost a key player for the round of 16.
- Reports say Trump initially did not understand what a red card means.
- All outlets report the same account of Trump’s remarks about lobbying FIFA to review the red card.
The US president - who did not initially know what a red card meant - said he told Gianni Infantino it would be a “big stain” on the World Cup if the US lost one of its best players for the round of 16.
2 hours agoThe US president - who did not initially know what a red card meant - said he told Gianni Infantino it would be a “big stain” on the World Cup if the US lost one of its best players for the round of 16.
2 hours agoThe US president - who did not initially know what a red card meant - said he told Gianni Infantino it would be a “big stain” on the World Cup if the US lost one of its best players for the round of 16.
2 hours agoFIFA suspends Balogun red-card ban lifted, making him available for US vs. Belgium
FIFA lifts the one-game suspension for U.S. men’s national team forward Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the Wor...
Portugal and Spain meet in World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at Dallas Stadium
Portugal and Spain are scheduled to play each other in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at Dallas Stadium on Monday, with...
Gavin Newsom criticizes White House press for asking “softball” questions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticizes the media’s treatment of President Donald Trump during Trump’s Oval Office press...