Gianni Infantino's close ties with Donald Trump continue to land him in hot water after the US President's World Cup intervention.

Trump calling FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to have the red card for US striker reviewed is not the first time FIFA World Cup has seen political interference.

The decision by Gianni Infantino’s FIFA to suspend USA striker Folarin Balogun's red card ban after a call from Donald Trump has severely compromised the tournament's integrity.

FIFA's Gianni Infantino defends integrity after Trump's calls led to an overturned red card, while a Solana meme token called BALOGUN surges on the drama.

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

Die Intervention von Donald Trump nach einer Sperre gegen einen US-Stürmer hat einen Skandal ausgelöst. Nun meldete sich Gianni Infantino zu Wort. Der Fifa-Präsident versichert,…

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

Follow LIVE updates as the 2026 World Cup continues with FIFA president Gianni Infantino responding to comments made by US President Donald Trump

The relationship between Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been long in the making and is now at the center of one of the great World Cup controversies.

President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino have a storied history even before a controversial call that led to a red card suspension.

FIFA President Infantino responds to Trump's intervention on Balogun's suspension as the 2026 World Cup showcases Kraken partnership and Avalanche-powered

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

Football's governing body faces growing questions over political influence

In a shocking turn of events, Gianni Infantino broke rank from Trump over his attack on the official on Monday evening, instead sharing public support for the World Cup's referees.

OPINION: Gianni Infantino has bound himself to the US President.

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Yet again, FIFA, and its chief, Gianni Infantino, have distinguished the game of football by showing what it is all about. Not glorious athletes representing code and country…

Gianni Infantino is facing the biggest crisis of his decade-long reign

The Football Association's apparent support for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino could come under the microscope after becoming embroiled in the World Cup controversy with Donald Trump

Trump took credit Monday for FIFA’s decision — unprecedented in modern World Cup history — to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play Monday against Belgium despite getting…

MIAMI (Reuters) -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino could face an investigation by the International Olympic Committee after a rights group announced plans on W