President Donald Trump confirmed he requested FIFA President Gianni Infantino review a red card issued to soccer player Folarin Balogun. This confirmation follows reports of the interaction between the two leaders.
The subsequent suspension of Balogun's red card after President Trump's call has generated significant controversy. U.S. soccer fans have reportedly expressed a mix of excitement and shock regarding the President's involvement, with some outlets describing the intervention as a "very bad call."
President Trump was reportedly introduced to the concept of red and yellow cards in 2018. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.