In August 2018, President Donald Trump called FIFA after U.S. player Folarin Balogun received a red card for a foul during a match, resulting in the player's reinstatement for the next game. Trump later displayed a red card in the Oval Office with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. Soccer Federation chairman Carlos Cordeiro present. The incident has been interpreted differently across political perspectives regarding institutional influence and sports governance.