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FIFA Under Fire Over Balogun Suspension | Tucson News
European lawmakers are demanding an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino after U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension was mysteriously lifted — allegedly due to pressure from President Donald Trump. Thirty-five lawmakers accuse FIFA of bending rules for political influence, even questioning whether Trump was awarded the Peace Prize improperly. They’re urging EU national football associations to probe FIFA’s ethics committee, arguing that sports integrity can’t survive when politics dictate the field. FIFA insists the decision was made by a disciplinary committee, but…
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