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BIZARRE: Raphael claus - What They Never Told You

White House Official Argues Why U.S. Had Right to Question Folarin Balogun Red Card

President Trump’s intervention has attracted plenty of scrutiny from the soccer world.

Sports Illustrated

White House’s World Cup head defends Trump lobbying Fifa over red card

Andrew Giuliani claims actions of referee Raphael Claus over US player Folarin Balogun ‘very, very highly suspicious’

The Guardian - US

Fifa defends referee as Trump intervention sparks integrity storm

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Fifa backs referee called ‘suspect’ by Trump after Folarin Balogun ban wiped

Balogun’s red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina was suspended by Fifa after Trump contacted Gianni Infantino to call for a review

The Independent UK

FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over Balogun eligibility, Trump hails red card U-turn

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the sport's disciplinary process amid international criticism. He stated FIFA's judicial bodies operate independently and autonomously from external influences. President Donald Trump praised FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card ban. European football body UEFA expressed disbelief and called the decision unprecedented…

The Economic Times

Trump confirms he asked Infantino for review of Folarin Balogun red card

Donald Trump says he personally asked Fifa to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, insisting he did not pressure officials to overturn the suspension

The Guardian - US

‘Typical Fifa’: Why lack of World Cup appeal process for Folarin Balogun’s red card is completely inadequate

The United States are unable to challenge what looked a harsh red card for their striker under Fifa’s World Cup rules

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Why Folarin Balogun Was Sent Off for USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina—2026 World Cup

The decision to hand Balogun a red card was a hotly controversial one.

Sports Illustrated

One rule for Messi, another for Balogun? USA striker sees red in World Cup after controversial VAR call

The USA’s star player at this World Cup, who scored his team’s opener against Bosnia, was sent-off in the second-half

The Independent UK

Who is the referee for USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina?

An official with a Copa America final under his belt will take charge of the World Cup Round of 32 clash.

FourFourTwo

Who is the referee for Spain vs Saudi Arabia?

An official with a Copa America final under his belt will take charge of the World Cup Group H encounter

FourFourTwo

FIFA Reveals Full List of Referees for 2026 World Cup

All six confederations will send match officials to the 48-team tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Former Premier League referee speaks out on VAR controversies in Qatar World Cup

The 2022 World Cup has been plagued by controversies involving VAR, with England, Argentina and Ecuador all left feeling aggrieved after interventions during the tournament

Daily Mirror

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, referees are adding extra time to games. Lots of it.

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, teams have been playing more than 90 minutes. A lot more. The England-Iran game had 29 minutes of stoppage time. Senegal-Netherlands tacked on 14 extra minutes.

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Kieran Trippier stands up to angry Iran players as Gareth Southgate gets bonus from Newcastle

Newcastle United had two players representing England at a World Cup for the first time since 1998 and Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson both impressed in the Three Lions' 6-2 win against Iran

The Independent UK

England vs Iran referee: Who is Qatar World Cup official Raphael Claus?

The referee sent off five players in a single match earlier this season

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