FIFA Under Fire Over Balogun Red Card | MLS News

Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card and subsequent return to play has ignited global soccer fury, with Premier League CEO Richard Masters calling it a “self-inflicted moment” by FIFA. The fallout has intensified pressure on President Gianni Infantino, who’s already facing backlash over a failed World Cup commercial rights deal. Even respected figures like referee Howard Webb called the decision unprecedented, while former President Trump admitted he intervened to review the call. With mounting criticism from major soccer bodies and the players’ union, Infantino’s re-election bid is now in serious jeopardy — and Bayern Munich’s honorary president warned that allowing political interference in player discipline signals the “beginning of the end” for fair competition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7bf063e803c9ac6d