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Giuliani Defends Trump's Lobbying to Lift Balogun Suspension

Published July 9, 2026 · Updated July 9, 2026 · The Guardian

Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House World Cup taskforce, has defended Donald Trump's lobbying to have FIFA lift the suspension of US player Folarin Balogun before the quarter‑finals.

Andrew Giuliani has publicly supported Donald Trump’s push for FIFA to overturn the suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, who was sent off in the group match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Giuliani cites concerns about Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, whom Trump described as “a little bit suspect.” likesport.biz

Trump’s comments refer to a 2024 investigation by Brazil’s senate into referee assignments, an inquiry that found no wrongdoing by Claus. The move comes as the US prepares to face Belgium in the quarter‑finals.

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