FIFA praises World Cup referee who Donald Trump claimed was ‘suspect’ after Folarin Balogun’s red card
- Posted on July 7, 2026
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FIFA praises World Cup referee who Donald Trump claimed was ‘suspect’ after Folarin Balogun’s red card
FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who questioned his integrity for sending off Folarin Balogun.