Norwegian officials protest Trump call regarding Balogun suspension reversal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Norwegian soccer officials plan to formally protest President Trump’s call with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, which preceded the reversal of Folarin Balogun's suspension. Balogun originally received a red card during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1. Following the phone call, Balogun was allowed to play in Team USA's match against Belgium. Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness emphasized the need for an honest discussion about the circumstances, stating that external influences affected the outcome. She voiced concerns over transparency in FIFA's processes, asserting that the issue should not be overlooked.
- •Norwegian officials are filing a complaint against FIFA's actions.
- •Folarin Balogun's suspension was reversed after Trump's call to Infantino.
- •The incident raises questions about FIFA's transparency and fairness.
- •Norway was eliminated from the World Cup by England in the quarterfinals.
- •Balogun played for Team USA against Belgium following the suspension reversal.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Norway protests Trump call to FIFA regarding Folarin Balogun suspension
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Why Norway is filing formal complaint over Donald Trump's involvement in Folarin Balogun red card controversy
"NEW YORK — Norwegian soccer officials plan to file a complaint formally protesting President Trump’s phone call with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, which preceded the surprising reversal of U.S. star Folarin Balogun’s suspension from World Cup play. Balogun received a red card penalty for committing a hard foul against a Bosnia and Herzegovina player during a July 1 match in California. FIFA ...
"Here's the rundown on why Norway has filed a complaint about the USMNT's red card situation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 2:57 AMNorway protests Trump call to FIFA regarding Folarin Balogun suspension
NEW YORK — Norwegian soccer officials plan to file a complaint formally protesting President Trump’s phone call with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, which preceded the surprising reversal of U.S. star Folarin Balogun’s suspension from World Cup play. Balogun received a red card penalty for committing a hard foul against a Bosnia and Herzegovina player during a July 1 match in California. FIFA ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 4:36 PMWhy Norway is filing formal complaint over Donald Trump's involvement in Folarin Balogun red card controversy
Here's the rundown on why Norway has filed a complaint about the USMNT's red card situation.
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