미국 16강 탈락했지만 끝나지 않았다... 트럼프 FIFA 입김 논란 어디까지?

【Anchor】 The United States was eliminated from the World Cup after losing 1-4 to Belgium in the Round of 16. U.S. striker Ba Logan, who played amidst controversy over a suspended ban, also appeared helpless. Although the match is over, the controversy surrounding U.S. President Trump's interference in FIFA's decision is not subsiding. Reporter Yoo Jae-myung reports. 【Reporter】 Seattle Stadium, where the World Cup Round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium took place. Belgian fans held signs with the meme "Bring Infantino here" to protest FIFA's strange decision. [Nicolas Dardin / Belgian Football Fan: Does this mean that even if you receive a red card, it can be canceled whenever you want? What on earth is FIFA doing? This isn't football.] Earlier, FIFA decided to suspend the one-match suspension of U.S. striker Ba Logan for one year. This overturned the decision that Valogun would be unable to play in the Round of 16 after receiving a red card and being sent off for stepping on an opposing player's ankle during the Round of 32 match held on the 1st. This marks the first time a suspension has been overturned following a red card at the World Cup. In this process, high-ranking U.S. government officials organized a campaign to save Valogun. President Trump also personally called FIFA President Infantino to request a review of the ruling. [Donald Trump / U.S. President: I requested a review from FIFA. I spoke with a very respected figure.] Criticism from the international community is intensifying in response to this news. The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) condemned the move, stating that "FIFA has crossed the red line," while Belgian politicians criticized the move, saying it was a "trick used to please Trump." Even within the United States, there are lamentations that American soccer has been branded with the label of "corrupt political maneuvering." [Nicholas McGeehan / Director of a Sports and Human Rights Organization: I believe there is no doubt that FIFA is excessively politically biased.] As criticism intensified, President Infantino clarified that he was not involved in the decision to suspend disciplinary action; however, the controversy over political intervention undermining FIFA's independence has not subsided. This is Yoo Jae-myung from OBS News. #Trump #FIFA #WorldCup #Valogun #Soccer #Politics ▶ Subscribe to OBS News Channel https://youtube.com/@obs3660?sub_conf... ▶ Read more OBS News articles PC : http://www.obsnews.co.kr Mobile : http://m.obs.co.kr ▶ Report to OBS News Email : [email protected] Phone : 032-670-5555