J. Klopp assessed Balogun's red card situation: 'It's a shame that decisions are made by Infantino and Trump'

2026-07-06 20:00 © AFP

The new German national team coach Jürgen Klopp, observing the World Cup closely in the United States, commented on the rescinded Folarin Balogun's disqualification.

J. Klopp lamented that the decisions in this situation were made by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump.

In the "Magenta" television studio, the experienced specialist said: "Everything can be assessed simply: this is our game, not theirs.

These two people, who completely do not understand football, should not have the final word. It was a red card.

And, of course, everything has two sides. On one hand, I just feel sorry for Balogun, as he is not involved in these decisions."