Infantino has been heavily criticised for the overturning of Folarin Balogun’s suspension after apparent interference from President Trump

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

US President Donald Trump admitted he had called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask that the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun be reviewed, after the body reversed…

The Belgian soccer body said it’s exploring “all potential options” to safeguard the “legitimate rights” of all teams at the World Cup and the principles of “fair play.”

The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA), however, reacted with disbelief, while Belgium coach Rudi Garcia mocked FIFA's decision. | Football News

The intervention by the U.S. President was a bizarre twist in a story that will reverberate throughout this summer and beyond

FIFA's unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban has ignited a fierce debate at the FIFA World Cup 2026, drawing criticism from rival teams and…

Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp on Monday slammed FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, which reportedly took place after an intervention from…

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hit out at FIFA's " crazy" decision to overturn a ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun following reported political interference from…

The long-time Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called out Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino after FIFA decided to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension

"This is our game, not theirs... If Trump and Infantino really worked this all out between themselves, that's crazy. It calls everything into question...

OPINION: Trump's phone call to overturn Balogun's ban has exposed Infantino as a spineless puppet unfit to run football, and turned any US World Cup success into a permanently…

The incoming Germany manager did not hold back with his assessment of the controversy.

The president's latest move has generated outrage among the soccer community worldwide.

BERLIN, July 6 — Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp today slammed Fifa’s decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension, which reportedly took place after an...

WASHINGTON, July 6 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended world soccer’s disciplinary process on Monday amid an international wave of criticism after U.S. President Donald…

WASHINGTON, July 6 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended world soccer’s disciplinary process on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised FIFA’s decision to suspend…

Donald Trump has made some interesting claims on the referee that sent off Folarin Balogun and clarified his involvement in the decision to suspend his ban

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the independence of world football's judicial bodies amid widespread debate over the decision to overturn the

President Donald Trump's call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino preceded FIFA's decision to reverse a red card ban for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against…