The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, issued a statement on Monday distancing himself from his organization’s decision to reverse a red card suspension issued to American player Folarin Balogun, allowing the striker to play against Belgium on Monday night at the World Cup.
Infantino emphasized what he described as the independent nature of FIFA, the world’s largest and most powerful soccer body, and its tribunals that review referee decisions and handle team disputes. He also did confirm, however, that he had a conversation with President Donald Trump regarding the situation, but reiterated that being president of FIFA does not give him…
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