FIFA backs Ref Claus as Trump questions Balogun red card
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FIFA publicly backs referee Raphael Claus after Donald Trump questioned his integrity over Balogun’s red card in the World Cup last-32 win; FIFA and officials reiterate referees’ professionalism, and Balogun was later allowed to start the next match against Belgium following a suspended ban.
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- Fifa accuses Uefa of hypocrisy in latest war of words over Folarin Balogun decision The Guardian
- Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way. The New York Times
- FIFA reject Belgium request; Balogun still clear to play vs. Belgium ESPN
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