Why the Olympics won’t have a Balogate

President Trump's involvement with FIFA over a red card controversy has highlighted political tensions in global sports, contrasting with the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) more measured approach under President Kirsty Coventry as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympics. The IOC has distanced itself from direct White House engagement, relying on LA28 organizers instead of cultivating high-profile relationships like FIFA's Gianni Infantino did with Trump.