FIFA chief Infantino defends Balogun’s suspension reversal after Trump’s intervention sparks backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the governing body’s disciplinary process after US President Donald Trump’s intervention prompted the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s automatic World Cup suspension, sparking criticism from Belgium. Balogun’s suspension reversal makes him eligible to play in Monday night’s World Cup round of 16 clash against Belgium. The controversy erupted after […]

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FIFA under fire as UEFA slams Balogun red card reversal: ‘Integrity of the game is at stake’

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has launched a scathing attack on FIFA after the sport’s global governing body decided to suspend the automatic one-match ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Folarin Balogun had received a straight red card during the USA‘s round of 32 clash against Bosnia […]

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