Politico · 2026 FIFA World Cup

EU calls for ‘fair play’ after Trump’s red card intervention rocks World Cup

· By Gerardo Fortuna, Emilio Casalicchio, Camille Gijs
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BRUSSELS — The European Commission has demanded “fair play and transparent competition” in sport after a suspension for U.S. star Folarin Balogun was overturned following a call between President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.

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