President Donald Trump confirmed he spoke with FIFA head Gianni Infantino to request a review of U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s red card ban.

The decision to change the rules because of pressure from the White House will destroy all trust in football’s governing body.

Sport has also always been political. But if reports Trump has wielded political power to change on-field decisions are true, it signals a dangerous precedent.

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