FIFA Backs Referee Raphael Claus After Trump Questions Red Card
FIFA called Raphael Claus a trusted match official and said it had full confidence in him after Donald Trump questioned his integrity.
- On Monday, FIFA publicly supported Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after President Donald Trump questioned his integrity, citing the 46-year-old official's extensive career of over 600 matches.
- Trump's criticism followed a controversial red card Claus issued to United States striker Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the referee penalized Balogun following a VAR check.
- Pierluigi Collina, FIFA's Chief Refereeing Officer, stated the organization maintains "full confidence" in Claus, adding that "throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism and integrity."
- Balogun was allowed to start in Monday's match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his red-card ban, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated, "we must respect the referees and respect the rules that govern our game."
- Claus is a valued member of "Team One," FIFA's elite group of referees; Collina noted, "Raphael Claus is refereeing at his second FIFA World Cup having been with us in Qatar in 2022.
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