FIFA's Lesson for Trump: Corruption Has Consequences As the US Men's National Team prepares to face Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16, a controversy has emerged that highlights the seedy underbelly of international soccer governance.
The case of Folarin Balogun, initially suspended after receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, serves as a cautionary tale for President Trump's own brand of cronyism.
The situation is a microcosm of FIFA's long history of corruption, which has led to widespread distrust in the organization.