Trump’s World Cup call, Iran’s funeral procession and Venezuela's death toll
7/6/202612 min
FIFA clears red-carded U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium after President Donald Trump called FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Mourners line the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as his son and successor remains out of sight. And Venezuela's earthquake death toll tops 3,300 as survivors face the grim task of identifying the dead.
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First 90 secondsKim Vinnell· Host0:00
Hi, I'm Kim Vennell in Wanganui, New Zealand. It's Monday, July 6th. Today, [gentle music] FIFA moves the goalposts after a call from Donald Trump, allowing a red-carded player back onto the field. Iranians take to the streets for the funeral procession of their slain supreme leader. And Venezuela grapples with a rising death toll and destroyed infrastructure. This is Reuters World News, bringing you everything you need to know from the front lines in 10 minutes, seven days a week. [tense music] FIFA is facing accusations it's bowing to political pressure after announcing it will let suspended US striker Folarin Balogun play following a phone call from US President Donald Trump. Balogun received a red card when the US played Bosnia and Herzegovina last week, a penalty which usually means the player is suspended for at least one game. Belgium, which faces the US tonight, says it's astonished by the decision and is exploring its options. Trump took to social media, thanking FIFA for, quote, "reversing a great injustice." Senior sports correspondent Rohith Nair has more.
Rohith Nair1:23
So US President, uh, Donald Trump spoke to Gianni Infantino earlier this week, and a source briefed on the call