Politics
FIFA Corruption and US Involvement
Infantino defended FIFA’s integrity against corruption allegations. The U.S. President Trump intervened to get Folarin Balogun reinstated after a red card.
Coverage timeline — 2 articles
Politico
Infantino acknowledged discussing Balogun’s suspension with Trump but insisted the decision to reinstate the top American scorer was not the result of White House pressure.
2026-07-06 16:52 UTC
Politico
President Donald Trump got involved minutes after the U.S. striker received a red card that would have banned him from a crucial match.
2026-07-06 04:15 UTC