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Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA
By Collin Binkley, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 6, 2026
· 5 min read
President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.“All I did was ask for a review,” Trump said when asked about it during an unrelated Oval Office...
Key takeaway But he said FIFA made the final call to lift Balogun’s mandatory one-game ban for a foul tackle, allowing him to play in Monday’s round of 16 match with Belgium in Seattle.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
For Terrell Hills residents and soccer fans in the San Antonio area, the controversy surrounding the World Cup red card call and President Trump's involvement may seem like a distant issue, but it has implications for the local sports community. The fact that FIFA reviewed and lifted the ban on the US player has sparked debate about the role of external influence in sports decision-making. Locally, this raises questions about the independence of referees and the potential for external pressures to impact outcomes in sports competitions. As the city's own sports teams and leagues navigate similar issues, the Terrell Hills community may be watching to see how this situation plays out and what it might mean for the integrity of sports in their own backyard. The reaction from European soccer bodies, including the UEFA, may also be of interest to local soccer enthusiasts who follow international competitions.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.“All I did was ask for a review,” Trump said when asked about it during an unrelated Oval Office...
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