FIFA reportedly changing its rules after Donald Trump scandal
FIFA has faced months of criticism over its decision to lift United States striker Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension at the World Cup, a move that came after United States President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the matter. Now, the organization is reportedly moving to make sure that something like that can…
Soccer Football organization FIFA has been under scrutiny over its decision to lift United States striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension for the World Cup. The controversy arose after U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the matter. Now, FIFA is reportedly considering changes to its disciplinary code to prevent such incidents in the future.
According to leaked documents, FIFA is drafting a rule that would prohibit legal panels from suspending automatic one-game bans for red cards. Critics argue that the timing of this rule change makes it appear as a cover-up for Infantino. Balogun was initially sent off during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which would have resulted in an automatic one-game suspension for the subsequent Round of 16 clash with Belgium.
However, FIFA cleared him to play one day before the match, just days after Trump reportedly called Infantino and requested a review. Belgian officials went on to win the match 4-1 with Balogun on the field, resulting in the U.S. elimination.
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