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Donald Trump discusses his intervention with FIFA regarding Folarin Balogun's red card suspension during the World Cup and its implications for the US team.

Donald Trump explains his controversial intervention in the World Cup. Speaking in the Oval office, the US president confirmed he asked FIFA to review United States star striker Folarin Balogun's one-match red card suspension at the World Cup. It means the US will be able to play its top scorer during tonight’s game against Belgium. Trump said football's world governing body "made the right decision", adding it would have left a "big stain" on the tournament had the ban been implemented and that “he didn’t think it was a foul”. What’s been the reaction to Trump’s comments and what does this do for the USA team, and Trump’s involvement with the rest of the tournament? Justin and Anthony also answer your questions around Trump’s wealth and the billions he’s earned during his presidency, whether the Democrats have elected their most left wing candidate EVER after primaries in New York and the impact this is having on the rest of the Democratic party. HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent GET IN TOUCH: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 • Email…

People in this episode

Hosts: Justin Webb, Anthony Zurcher

Topics covered

• Trump intervention
• World Cup
• FIFA
• US soccer
• Democratic primaries
• political commentary

Keywords

• Trump
• FIFA
• World Cup
• Folarin Balogun
• US soccer
• Democrats
• New York primaries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FIFA, BBC News

Places: United States, Belgium, New York

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