Trump's Interference in the Beautiful Game: A Slap in the Face for Fair Play The beautiful game has taken an ugly turn with Norway set to file an official complaint over US President Donald Trump's interference in the World Cup disciplinary process.
At stake is not just one player's suspension, but the integrity of the game itself. Folarin Balogun, a young American striker, was given a red card by a referee for a tackle against Bosnia Herzegovina.
In an unprecedented intervention, Trump phoned FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and a one game ban was miraculously waived.