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FIFA faces scrutiny over US player's red card reversal after Trump call
Reports indicate FIFA suspended a red card for a US player after a call from former US President Donald Trump, sparking outrage and questions about the organization's integrity. While some outlets highlight the controversy and potential political interference, others focus on the match outcome and related player comments. FIFA has stated it backs the referee amidst the escalating tensions.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 3 · Right 3 n = 9
- Left (3): Scroll.in, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (3): Deccan Herald, The Free Press Journal, The Times of India
- Right (3 votes, 4 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Republic World, The Pioneer
- International (4): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, France 24, Reuters