FIFA caves to Donald Trump after president made extraordinary phone call asking for red-carded USA World Cup star's suspension to be lifted in decision that has sent shockwaves through the sport
Trump called FIFA president Infantino on Wednesday and asked him to review the suspension of the United States' top goal scorer in the competition, according to the New York Times.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: Trump called FIFA president Infantino on Wednesday and asked him to review the suspension of the United States' top goal scorer in the competition, according to the New York Times.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 5, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Politics
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