Pierluigi Collina

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FIFA Backs Referee After Trump Calls Him Suspect Over…

FIFA has stepped in to defend referee Raphael Claus after President Donald Trump questioned his integrity. Trump made the remark following Claus's decision to send off USA forward Folarin Balogun. The incident happened during the USA's World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week. Trump called Claus "a little bit suspect" while speaking at the White House on Monday. He did not explain what he meant by the comment. Trump reportedly pushed FIFA directly to ensure Balogun could still play. Balogun featured in the