FIFA defends referee Claus following Trump's criticism
FIFA has expressed support for Brazilian official Raphael Claus after former US President Donald Trump raised concerns about his honesty. This followed a controversial red card given to American forward Folarin Balogun during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement, FIFA noted that it considers Claus a top-tier professional referee and a key part of Team One, its elite group of match officials for the tournament.
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