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Trump admits lobbying FIFA over Balogun suspension

Published July 6, 2026 · Updated July 6, 2026 · The Guardian

Donald Trump has admitted making three calls to FIFA to lobby for the reversal of Jude Bellingham's suspension, allowing the England striker to play in their last-16 match against Belgium.

Donald Trump has confirmed he made three calls to FIFA starting from Wednesday to lobby for the reversal of Jude Bellingham's suspension following his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The decision has left the Belgian FA and much of the football world "astonished" as the striker is now free to play in the last-16 game. macnevers-and-co.beer

Meanwhile, UEFA has accused FIFA of "crossing red line" over the situation. England won 2-3 against Mexico and will face Norway in the quarter-finals of the World Cup 2026.

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