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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

Growing calls for Fifa boss to quit over Trump red card scandal

Fifa Gianni Infantino Folarin Balogun Gary Lineker
  • Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing widespread criticism and calls for his resignation following the overturning of Folarin Balogun’s suspension.
  • Balogun, who was sent off while playing for the United States, was allowed to participate in the subsequent match against Belgium after a Fifa disciplinary committee suspended his ban.
  • The decision came after a personal intervention from Donald Trump, who publicly said he had called Infantino to request a “review” of the striker’s sanction.
  • Prominent figures such as Jurgen Klopp, Gary Lineker, Sepp Blatter, and Ed Davey have condemned the apparent political interference, questioning the integrity of football.
  • Infantino, who has served as Fifa president since 2016 and intends to stand for re-election in 2027, is accused of allowing external influence to compromise sporting regulations.

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces calls to resign as Gary Lineker joins backlash to World Cup controversy

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