White House compares Starmer’s England intervention to Trump’s Balogun lobbying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
A senior White House official stated that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s involvement in the scheduling of the Mexico v England match is more serious than Donald Trump’s efforts regarding Folarin Balogun’s red card. The Prime Minister has backed the Football Association in opposing a change in kick-off time that would disrupt England's preparations. Andrew Giuliani highlighted that discussions about the match were based on safety concerns following a tragic incident involving Mexican fans. FIFA faces scrutiny for alleged political interference, while a spokesperson emphasized that scheduling decisions are ultimately for FIFA.
- •Keir Starmer supports Football Association's intervention against time change.
- •Safety issues arose after fatalities involving fans during events.
- •FIFA accused of political interference in Balogun’s case.
- •Next steps depend on FIFA's final decision on fixture timing.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — White House says Keir Starmer’s England intervention ‘more egregious’ than Donald Trump’s Balogun red card call
"President Trump called FIFA boss Gianni Infantino asking for a ‘review’ of Balogun’s dismissal
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