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FIFA Caves to Trump Pressure, Lifts Star Player's Suspension

July 6, 2026·7 days ago·via CBS News
FIFA Caves to Trump Pressure, Lifts Star Player's Suspension
FIFA faced immediate backlash after reversing a red card suspension for a U.S. soccer star following a phone call from President Trump. The decision raises serious questions about whether international sports bodies can be pressured by political figures to overturn legitimate disciplinary rulings. Read more about this...

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