Trump Calls, FIFA Moves, Balogun Plays | San Antonio News

Trump’s unexpected call to FIFA president Gianni Infantino led to the suspension of U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun being lifted — sparking outrage from UEFA over FIFA’s alleged overreach in player discipline. The episode dives into the deep, often bizarrely personal ties between Trump and Infantino, from White House dinners and inauguration appearances to Infantino jokingly handing Trump red and yellow cards — and even awarding him a golden trophy and a Tiffany-made Club World Cup trophy. While Infantino insists FIFA’s judicial system remains independent, critics allege he’s compromised his neutrality by cozying up to Trump, especially compared to his more distant relationship with Biden. As the World Cup looms, this behind-the-scenes political chess game is turning the global soccer world into a stage for power, influence, and questionable diplomacy. 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/acb203b47498cd0c