ROInfantino's first reaction to the World Cup scandal, which he claims was to respond to Trump when he was called
Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, confirmed he was contacted by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the red card shown to American player Folarin Balogun during the 2026 World Cup. In response, Infantino emphasized that FIFA’s disciplinary bodies are 'independent' and operate autonomously according to their regulations. He stated that decisions made by these bodies are based on applicable rules and specific facts presented to them. The disciplinary committee has not yet publicly explained why they changed Balogun’s suspension from a permanent ban to a conditional one with a one-year probation period. This decision was made without informing the Belgian Football Association, which expressed disappointment over the lack of communication. Infantino reiterated his support for the independence of FIFA’s judicial structures, calling it essential for football’s credibility.
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