FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the organization's independent judicial process. He confirmed receiving a call from US President Donald Trump regarding Folarin Balogun's suspension. Infantino explained that FIFA's disciplinary bodies operate autonomously and apply established regulations. He stated that such calls are regular and do not influence ongoing legal proceedings. Respecting independent institutions and the rule of law protects FIFA's integrity always.

FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun's red card suspension after President Trump reportedly called FIFA President Infantino, raising major sports governance

US President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the World Cup suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, a source familiar with the matter…