FIFA boss Gianni Infantino remains under fire for U.S. red-card shenanigans
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces controversy over the reversal of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension, allegedly influenced by a phone call from President Trump.
- Human-rights group FairSquare plans to file a complaint with the International Olympic Committee, accusing Infantino of repeatedly breaching political neutrality rules.
- FairSquare previously lodged a complaint with the FIFA Ethics Committee in 2025, citing Infantino's public support for Trump’s policies and awarding Trump a controversial FIFA Peace Prize.
- Over 35 European lawmakers have urged EU national football associations to request an investigation into potential political pressure on Infantino and other breaches of neutrality related to the Balogun case and the Peace Prize.
