“Once again, we’ve seen Infantino and FIFA surrender to the demands of the Trump administration," a statement from the lawmakers read.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), President Gianni Infantino has defended the independence of the world football governing body's judicial system following…

The Commission warned that sporting decisions must be based on objective and transparent rules, insisting that political influence has no place in the governance of sport.

FIFA reversed its ban on Folarin Balogun for the U.S. team’s upcoming match against Belgium after Trump called football chief Gianni Infantino.

July 6 : European soccer body UEFA has lashed out at FIFA's decision to suspend U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban in the World Cup, after U.S. President Donald Trump…

UEFA criticises FIFA's decision to suspend Balogun's red-card ban, calling it unprecedented and undermining the integrity of the game.

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…

President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the decision to give a red card and one-game ban to Team USA star striker Folarin…

UEFA condemns FIFA's unprecedented reversal of Balogun's World Cup red card ban after Trump's call to Infantino, warning it crosses a red line on fair play.

"We support the principle of fair play and transparent competition," the European Commission said as fury at FIFA intensifies. #EuropeNews

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…

FIFA, along with Infantino, has been widely criticised amid suggestions of political interference from the White House.

July 6 : Human rights group FairSquare says U.S. President Donald Trump's intervention over Folarin Balogun's red-card ban should be investigated as a breach of FIFA's rules on…

Belgium’s football federation challenged Fifa’s ruling to overturn a ban on the US forward, who was cleared to play on Monday.

FIFA has always insisted it is politically neutral. But its integrity is now being questioned after US President Donald Trump confirmed he asked for Folarin Balogun's suspension…

FIFA’s decision to lift United States striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban after an intervention from US President Donald Trump has reignited a global debate over political…

As the US president admitted he had lobbied FIFA to reverse a suspension, condemnation levels have further risen.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the sport's disciplinary process amid international criticism. He stated FIFA's judicial bodies operate independently and autonomously…

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

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