Red-card protest targets Trump and Infantino at World Cup final
During the World Cup final trophy presentation at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, fans intend to protest against US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino by displaying red cards. This demonstration follows the controversial decision to permit striker Folarin Balogun, previously penalized with a red card, to participate in the knockout game against Belgium. Protest organizers are distributing red cards featuring QR codes linked to a website that instructs fans on when to raise them. The site likens its message to a video review, declaring the political actions of Trump and Infantino to warrant a 'red card' for corruption.
Key facts
- Red cards were handed out in New York and New Jersey to fans heading to MetLife Stadium.
- The protest is against US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
- Fans are urged to hold up red cards during the trophy handover.
- The red cards feature a QR code linking to finalredcard.com.
- The website mimics a video assistant review, declaring a red card for political corruption.
- Folarin Balogun had his ban lifted despite receiving a red card.
- Balogun played in the last-16 match against Belgium.
- The World Cup final is between Spain and Argentina.
Entities
Institutions
- FIFA
- MetLife Stadium
Locations
- New York
- New Jersey
- United States