Fifa has backed referee Raphael Claus after Donald Trump questioned his decision to issue a red card to Folarin Balogun during the US team’s victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite the controversy, Fifa suspended Balogun’s red card for a year, allowing him to play in the next match against Belgium, a move criticized by various football bodies. Trump admitted he requested a review, claiming the call was unjustified and highlighting Claus’s past. Fifa reaffirmed its support for Claus, emphasizing his professionalism and integrity in officiating.
