KABUL: U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn international criticism over his reported contact with the president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).
According to The New York Times, Trump requested a review of a red card shown to a U.S. national team player, a move that has sparked widespread debate over FIFA’s independence and the influence of politics on football.
Critics argue that the reported intervention reflects an attempt by Trump to assert his influence over both domestic and international affairs. The incident has also raised renewed concerns about preserving the political neutrality of sport.