FIFA Under Fire Over Trump-Linked Suspension | Dublin News

Fifa’s credibility is in freefall after President Gianni Infantino allegedly intervened to lift a red-card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun—following a call from President Trump—allowing him to play in a match where Belgian players mocked Trump during their celebration. Irish MEP Barry Andrews and others, including Jurgen Klopp and Gary Lineker, are blasting Infantino as corrupt and politically compromised, demanding his resignation. Past scandals like Qatar and Russia’s World Cup bids loom large, reinforcing accusations of systemic corruption. While Fifa’s disciplinary committee claims the sanction was lifted under discretionary rules, Belgium has appealed and Uefa called the move “crossing a red line.” Infantino insists he merely spoke with Trump, but the optics are damning—and the call for accountability is growing louder. 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/fcf83a4374b4a67d