EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match
Summary
European lawmakers want the European Parliament to investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino for allowing U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card suspension. They say President Donald Trump asked Infantino to lift the suspension before a U.S.-Belgium match, which raises concerns about political influence in sports.Key Facts
- Folarin Balogun received a red card in a game on July 1, which should have suspended him for the next match.
- FIFA lifted Balogun’s suspension before the U.S. game against Belgium after President Trump contacted FIFA president Infantino.
- European Parliament lawmakers say changing suspension rules during a tournament is unfair.
- They accuse FIFA and Infantino of giving in to pressure from the U.S. government.
- The lawmakers want FIFA’s Ethics Committee to investigate if political pressure affected the decision.
- The investigation request has support from 35 European Parliament members so far.
- FIFA says a disciplinary committee made the suspension lifting decision.
- The lawmakers argue that sport should follow fair and transparent rules without political interference.
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