Valued member of Team One: FIFA after Trump criticises referee Claus over Balogun row

FIFA backed Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after US President Donald Trump questioned his integrity following the red card issued to US striker Folarin Balogun that sparked controversy at FIFA World Cup 2026. "FIFA recognises...Claus as one of the world's leading professional referees and a valued member of Team One (FIFA's elite group of referees) at the World Cup," it added.