President Trump had requested a review of last week’s red card, saying it wasn’t a foul.
FIFA announced the delay of a one-game suspension of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun after President Donald Trump asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the red card issued to the American player. The suspension would have caused the top scorer to miss Monday’s game against Belgium in Seattle.
“I asked for a review because I didn’t think it was a foul,” President Trump said. “I saw the play, and I’m a person who loves sports and was a good athlete. That wasn’t a foul, that wasn’t even an infraction.”
The disciplinary committee decided to delay the suspension “for a probationary period of one year.”
President Trump responded to the decision, stating, “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!”
FIFA has previously deferred suspensions for other players in high-profile games.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he observes, supports, and promotes sporting events in the United States.
- For wisdom for the president and federal officials as they seek to ensure fair play and adjudication.
- With gratitude for the U.S. men’s national team gathering for prayer after each tournament game.
Sources: The Hill, Townhall, CNBC, USA Today
