খেলাধুলা

Trump calls referee who gave US player red card 'very suspect'

1 hr ago1 মিনিট পড়া

President Donald Trump on yesterday (6 July) said the referee who handed US striker Folarin Balogun a red card has a "very suspect" past.

"This referee, who is a little bit suspect if you check his past. I don't want say that because I don't like to create controversy, but very suspect," Trump said as he justified his pressuring of FIFA to review the red card.

Referee Raphael Claus, from Brazil, ejected Balogun after the US star stepped on an opposing player's ankle during a tackle.

Trump / President Donald Trump / Referee

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Facebook X WhatsApp

More from Sports

View all →

TBS Sportsখেলাধুলা

Nahid's record spell goes in vain as Bangladesh suffer 25-run defeat to Zimbabwe

After being dismissed for 141, Zimbabwe bowled Bangladesh out for 116 in 33.1 overs.

4 hrs ago

TBS Sportsখেলাধুলা

Morocco turn history into habit

First African team to reach back-to-back World Cup quarter-finals

5 hrs ago

TBS Sportsখেলাধুলা

Queiroz steps down as Ghana coach after World Cup exit

Queiroz was appointed in April to replace the sacked Otto Addo after Ghana had lost four consecutive matches.

5 hrs ago

TBS Sportsখেলাধুলা

Portugal, Spain rivalry stays tight ahead of World Cup last-16 meeting

The Iberian neighbours will meet in the Fifa World Cup 2026 Round of 16, with Spain holding the historical edge but recent encounters showing a tightly contested rivalry.

5 hrs ago

TBS Sportsখেলাধুলা

Trump confirms he asked Fifa chief to review red card foul

"All I did, I asked for a review, because I didn't think it was a foul," ⁠Trump says reporters in the Oval Office.

5 hrs ago

TBS Bangladeshখেলাধুলা

Youth found hanging in Kushtia after watching Brazil-Norway World Cup match

The victim's father said he appeared upset after Brazil's defeat, but police said the cause of the apparent suicide has not been established and the matter remains under investigation.

6 hrs ago

Prothom Alo (English)খেলাধুলা

Spain unchanged, Joao Felix starts for Portugal in World Cup last 16

Spain named an unchanged side for Monday's World Cup round of 16 match against Portugal, while Roberto Martinez made one change by bringing in Joao Felix for Rafael Leao in attack.Luis de la Fuente keeps faith with the Spain team who beat Austria in the round of 32.Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - R...

7 hrs ago

TBS Sportsখেলাধুলা

Blatter questions 'political power' after Trump's Fifa phone call

"Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls," Blatter said on X.

7 hrs ago