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European lawmakers call for investigation into FIFA, Gianni Infantino over ‘political neutrality’

U.S. president Donald Trump confirmed that he spoke to Infantino and asked for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban to be reviewed.

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European lawmakers call for investigation into FIFA, Gianni Infantino over ‘political neutrality’

U.S. president Donald Trump confirmed that he spoke to Infantino and asked for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban to be reviewed.

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European MPs call for probe of FIFA boss Infantino over red card suspension

Lawmakers call FIFA decision to scrap Balogun suspension after Trump intervention 'a disgrace'.

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European Parliament members call for a probe of FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his Trump call before…

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

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Why EU lawmakers are demanding a FIFA probe into Gianni Infantino's Trump ties?

EU lawmakers want FIFA investigated after Folarin Balogun’s suspension was lifted, raising concerns about fairness and political influence.

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EU lawmakers not letting go of suspected Trump interference

BRUSSELS (AP):Dozens of European lawmakers are gathering support to launch an investigation in the European Parliament of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over his involvement in the decision to permit US striker Folarin…

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EU lawmakers call for investigation of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match

European lawmakers are rallying to investigate FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. They are concerned about his involvement in allowing U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card.

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Timeline cronologica

1. domenica 5 luglio 2026·independent.co.uk
   

   Donald Trump asked Gianni Infantino for USA’s World Cup red card to be revoked

   The Belgian FA reacted with ‘astonishment’ at the news that USA will be able to call upon their banned star striker for the last-16 tie

2. domenica 5 luglio 2026·france24.com
   

   FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension after Trump calls Infantino

   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…

3. domenica 5 luglio 2026·hindustantimes.com
   

   Balogun’s red card: Trump's role confirmed as FIFA lifts one-match ban after Gianni Infantino call

   FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's suspension after Donald Trump urged a review, allowing him to face Belgium and sparking outrage from Belgian officials.

4. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·sbs.com.au
   

   'Astonished': Fury as FIFA lifts ban on US player Balogun after Trump intervention

   Under FIFA rules, a red card automatically triggers a one-match ban that cannot be appealed.

5. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·independent.co.uk
   

   Trump ‘spoke with Fifa president’ before Balogun’s ban was controversially suspended

   Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUSA striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban,…

6. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·independent.co.uk
   

   Blatter accuses Fifa of bowing to political pressure over Balogun red card decision

   Sepp Blatter has hit out at the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban

7. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·channelnewsasia.com
   

   Reaction to FIFA suspending Balogun red card after Trump intervention

   July 6 : FIFA suspended United States striker Folarin Balogun's automatic red-card ban on Sunday, clearing him to face Belgium in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash after U.S.…

8. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·channelnewsasia.com
   

   Reaction to FIFA suspending Balogun red-card ban after Trump intervention

   July 6 : FIFA suspended United States striker Folarin Balogun's automatic red-card ban on Sunday, clearing him to face Belgium in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash, after U.S.…

9. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·channelnewsasia.com
   

   UEFA slams FIFA's 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable' Balogun decision

   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…

10. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·thehindu.com
    

    UEFA slams FIFA’s ‘unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable’ Balogun decision

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

11. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·vanguardngr.com
    

    Blatter questions 'political power' after Trump's FIFA phone call

    Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Monday he questioned the football governing body's decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun's red card ban.

12. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·businessday.co.za
    

    Belgium FA ‘astonished’ as Fifa suspends Balogun ban after Trump intervention

    Global body suspends player’s one-match ban after Trump asks Infantino to review sending-off, says source

13. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·cryptobriefing.com
    

    UEFA warns FIFA has 'crossed a red line' over player ban suspension following White House pressure

    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.

14. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·altoadige.it
    

    Uefa e Fifa in rotta: Trump coinvolto nel caso Balogun

    La riammissione in campo di Folarin Balogun, calciatore statunitense, da parte della Fifa ha scatenato forti critiche da parte di Uefa e Belgio. Nel frattempo, Trump conferma di…

15. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·rfi.fr
    

    European football chiefs hit out at Fifa move to lift ban on US star Balgoun

    European football's governing body Uefa on Monday lashed out at the decision of World Cup organisers Fifa to suspend the immediate one-match ban of the United States striker…

16. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·dailymail.com
    

    Belgium's Folarin Balogun appeal REJECTED by FIFA

    The World Cup descended into farce on Sunday after it emerged Donald Trump personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the one-match ban handed to USA striker…

17. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·time.com
    

    Trump's FIFA Intervention Draws Global Backlash

    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…

18. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·nytimes.com
    

    FIFA’s Gianni Infantino defends role in Folarin Balogun case, insists process ‘independent, autonomous’

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

19. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·channelnewsasia.com
    

    Balogun red card storm could be 'fatal misstep' for FIFA's Infantino, says rights group

    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…

20. lunedì 6 luglio 2026·helsinkitimes.fi
    

    Trump confirms asking Fifa to review Balogun red card

    Donald Trump has confirmed he asked Fifa president Gianni Infantino to review the red card shown to United States striker Folarin Balogun, after football’s governing body…