White House contacted FIFA President Infantino to review Balogun's red card: report

The White House reportedly reached out to FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of a red card issued to U.S. forward Folarin Balogun during a World Cup game. The information comes from a person with knowledge of the situation, who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

According to the source, the White House sought a review of the decision to send Balogun off the field. However, the individual did not provide specific details regarding who made the call from the White House or the exact timing of the communication.

Following the reported intervention, FIFA ultimately overturned Balogun's red card. U.S. President Donald Trump publicly celebrated the reversal, stating on his social media platform, "Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!"

Neither FIFA nor the White House immediately released further public statements concerning the reported phone call or the review process that led to the dismissal being rescinded.

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Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!