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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 34 MIN

Will FIFA’s red card gamble backfire? | The Football Boardroom

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The decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card will go down as one of the most controversial in the history of the World Cup. But what does the rabbit-in-a-hat moment say about the current balance of money, power and politics in the international game? What are the long-term ramifications? Will it prove to be the ultimate FIFA own goal or can Gianni Infantino ride out the global backlash? Christian and Henry run the rule over FIFA’s high-stakes card trick and examine whether the outcry could seriously jeopardise Infantino’s future. Email in via: [email protected]  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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