What did President Trump say to FIFA to cause FIFA to suspend the red card decision on Folarin Belogun?

Trump said he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked for the red card to be reviewed , and FIFA then suspended Balogun’s one-game ban. The reporting I found does not show Trump saying one specific magic phrase that “caused” the decision; it points to a direct White House intervention and FIFA’s subsequent review.

What’s confirmed

• Trump publicly said he spoke with Infantino about the red card.

• The red card suspension was then reviewed and lifted, allowing Folarin Balogun to play.

• Multiple outlets describe the move as coming after a rapid White House push, but they do not quote a single statement that mechanically triggered FIFA’s action.

What this means

• The safest reading is: Trump lobbied FIFA to reconsider, and FIFA acted after that call.

• Any claim that he “said X and FIFA immediately suspended it” goes beyond what the reporting supports.

Quick scoop

In plain English: Trump reportedly leaned on FIFA leadership, FIFA reviewed the call, and Balogun’s suspension was suspended or rescinded afterward.

TL;DR: There’s no verified quote showing a single line Trump said “caused” it; the verified part is that he contacted FIFA and asked for a review.