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Former FIFA president questions ‘political power’ after Trump-Infantino call over Balogun red card
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Monday joined those raising questions about soccer’s governing body overturning the one-game suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun after President Trump spoke to Blatter’s successor, Gianni Infantino, about the matter. “Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls. They are overturned by rules, evidence and independent bodies,” Blatter…
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Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Monday joined those raising questions about soccer’s governing body overturning the one-game suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun after President Trump spoke to Blatter’s successor, Gianni Infantino, about the matter.
They are overturned by rules, evidence and independent bodies,” Blatter wrote on social platform X.
President intervenes with the FIFA President — and a player is suddenly cleared before a World Cup knockout match — the question is unavoidable: Quo vadis, FIFA?” he added, using the Latin phrase meaning “Where are you going?” “Football must never become a playground for political power.”
Blatter, 90, served as president of FIFA from 1998 until FIFA’s ethics committee removed him from office amid allegations of bribery and financial mismanagement.
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