Infantino in the crosshairs over Balogun red-card reversal and U.S. influence claims
TL;DR
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under renewed fire after the U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension was lifted, reportedly following a call from President Trump; the move has spurred a complaint from human-rights group FairSquare to the IOC over political neutrality, and about 35 European lawmakers are urging FIFA ethics authorities to investigate possible U.S. government pressure and other neutrality breaches amid talk Infantino favors Argentina in the World Cup.
- FIFA boss Gianni Infantino remains under fire for U.S. red-card shenanigans NBC Sports
- World Cup: Thierry Henry, Alexi Lalas get into heated exchange about Folarin Balogun's red card decision Yahoo Sports
- European lawmakers call for investigation into FIFA, Gianni Infantino over ‘political neutrality’ - The Athletic The New York Times
- Gianni Infantino could face investigations over Trump contact ESPN
- White House on Balogun birthright citizenship: ‘Asinine observation’ The Hill
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