Gianni Infantino may have wanted to bend football rules to do Donald Trump a favor. A decision that could be dangerous for him
July 6, 2026, 9:41 pm
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The Folarin Balogun case has caused a stir in the football world. After a controversial foul in the US game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balogun’s red card suspension was unexpectedly lifted. Criticism of the decision comes from all sides, especially from experts such as Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The connection between FIFA President Infantino and US President Trump raises questions and threatens the authority of the association. The incident shows that rules in football are not always followed and political influence can compromise the integrity of the sport. The debate surrounding the Balogun case highlights how important it is to maintain fairness and respect in football.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino stumbles over disqualified red card?
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The Folarin Balogun case could shake up the football world. To understand this, we must first return to where it is known to matter, namely on the field. In the 1/8 finals USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina On July 2, the striker landed on the shin of his opponent Tarik Mukharemovic. All the fans, big and small, who saw the still image of the situation on television, held their breath and felt the pain of the Bosnian inside. There was probably no intention on Balogun’s part, but his exit put Muharemovich’s health at risk – inadvertently, without any chance of Balogun getting to the ball.