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  • Multiple outlets describe the move as coming after a rapid White House push, but they do not quote a single statement that mechanically triggered FIFA’s action.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English: Trump reportedly leaned on FIFA leadership, FIFA reviewed the call, and Balogun’s suspension was suspended or rescinded afterward.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.