The Globe and Mail·3 min read·medium
FIFA’s Infantino referred to Olympics ethics body after Balogun red card decision
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Graham Dunbar
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces a potential ethics investigation by the IOC following allegations of political interference regarding a red card decision for U.S. player Folarin Balogun. The controversy stems from claims that President Donald Trump influenced the decision to allow the player to compete.
Infantino has built close ties to Trump since 2018 when the U.S., Canada and Mexico won a vote to host soccer’s World Cup this year. Evan Vucci/The Associated Press
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