The Norm Rattling Trump Effect on FIFA The latest skirmish in the ongoing drama between Donald Trump and the global sporting community has been resolved, but its implications are far from settled.
In a remarkable display of presidential influence, Trump allegedly phoned FIFA President Gianni Infantino to express his discontent over the red card given to US player Folarin Balogun during a recent match.
The subsequent decision by a FIFA committee to lift Balogun's suspension has sparked debate about the intersection of politics and sports.