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Fans protest Trump and Infantino at World Cup final with red cards

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Football fans organized a protest against US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the World Cup final. Red cards were distributed in New York and New Jersey, featuring a QR code linking to a website explaining the protest. The organizers aimed for fans to display these red cards during the trophy ceremony to express anger over perceived political corruption and abuse of power, specifically referencing a controversial decision regarding US striker Folarin Balogun's ban being lifted. AI

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Fans protest Trump and Infantino at World Cup final with red cards

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · dpa ·

    Trump and Infantino set to face red-card protest at Fifa World Cup final

    Football fans launched a unique protest against US President Donald Trump and Fifa chief Gianni Infantino at Sunday’s World Cup final. Red cards were handed out in New York and New Jersey to those on their way to the MetLife Stadium for the Spain versus Argentina clash. Protest o…

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