Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:36am on 11 Jul 2026,Saturday Sports
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing growing calls for an independent investigation over the decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension during the 2026 World Cup. Seventy-two members of the European Parliament have asked football associations across the European Union to support the probe. They want to know if political pressure influenced FIFA’s decision. The controversy began after Balogun’s one-match ban was overturned, allowing him to play against Belgium. Infantino denied any personal role and said FIFA’s independent bodies made the decision. UEFA criticised the move, saying it raised concerns about the integrity of the game. (PC: AP)
