EU lawmakers push for inquiry into Infantino after Balogun ban reversal tied to Trump call
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EU lawmakers urge an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino after FIFA lifted Balogun’s red-card suspension following a call from Donald Trump, arguing the mid-tournament rule change smacks of ethics violations and political influence; the live updates also address Hakimi’s rape case and the Mbappé racism row with a Paraguayan senator, plus the France–Morocco reconciliation and heightened security ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal.
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- Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support Reuters
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