Trump's FIFA Call Sparks 'Slippery Slope' Warning

Published Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · Updated July 7

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Former President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, leading to a one-year delay in Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension, which allowed him to play in a World Cup match. This intervention has been criticized as setting a dangerous precedent in international sports.

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FIFA delayed Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension by a year, allowing him to play in the 2026 World Cup last 16 match against Belgium, after President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the decision.

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Trump's Intervention & Precedent Concerns

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Sports columnist Christine Brennan views President Trump's intervention in a FIFA decision as a dangerous precedent that could lead to a "slippery slope" in international sports.
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