Gianni Infantino under fire as viral claims drag European Parliament into FIFA row
Summary
A group of 72 European Parliament members asked national football associations to request a FIFA review of the decision to overturn the red card suspension of US player Folarin Balogun. The European Parliament as a whole has not launched an official probe into FIFA president Gianni Infantino, although he faces ongoing scrutiny related to this case and other controversies during the World Cup.Key Facts
- Viral online claims incorrectly said the European Parliament launched a probe into FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- In fact, 72 individual Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) signed a letter asking EU football associations to seek a FIFA Ethics Committee review.
- The letter concerns FIFA’s decision to reverse the suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun after a red card.
- President Donald Trump contacted Infantino about the decision; Infantino confirmed the call but said he did not influence the disciplinary action.
- No official investigation or probe into Infantino has started; the letter is only a request by some MEPs.
- Infantino faces additional complaints, including one filed with the International Olympic Committee about political interference and his relationship with Trump.
- FIFA’s decision to award Trump the FIFA Peace Prize has also been criticized.
- There have been allegations of refereeing bias during the World Cup and some criticism of Infantino’s comments about Argentina’s team.
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