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White House Interferes in World Cup Referee Call | MLS News
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The USMNT’s World Cup exit turned explosive when Folarin Balogun’s red card sparked a White House intervention, with Andrew Giuliani accusing referee Raphael Claus of biased officiating — citing a past match-fixing probe, despite Claus being cleared. Giuliani slammed the VAR’s use of slow-motion replays on contact fouls as illegal and argued the U.S. had invested billions and years into hosting the tournament, demanding a fair game. President Trump backed the push, calling for a level playing field. FIFA defended its referees, insisting their integrity is untouchable and warning that such accusations endanger officials’ safety. The White House’s direct role in overturning the ban shocked the soccer world, blurring lines between politics and sports autonomy.
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