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U.S. President Trump made a phone call to Infantino at this summer’s World Cup to request a review of U.S. striker Balogun’s suspension following a red card in the knockout stages, and FIFA subsequently declared him available to play.
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U.S. President Trump called Gianni Infantino during the 2026 World Cup to request a review of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, and FIFA subsequently declared Balogun available to play.
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{
    "date": "Summer 2026",
    "event": "2026 World Cup"
}
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Politics Football World Cup FIFA
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September 25, 2026 at 4:06 PM (2 weeks ago)
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September 25, 2026 at 4:06 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Four of Europe’s top leagues have called for “fundamental” reforms to FIFA following Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
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Four major European football leagues (Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A) have issued a joint statement demanding "fundamental" reforms to FIFA's governance. They criticize FIFA's current structure as "not fit for purpose" following Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup stake sale plan and other issues.

FIFA Football Governance Gianni Infantino Premier League Bundesliga La Liga Serie A Sports Reform

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