Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter expressed concerns on July 6, 2026, regarding the decision to overturn the one-game suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. This decision followed a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and current FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Blatter stated, "Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls. They are overturned by rules, evidence and independent bodies."
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Sepp Blatter questions FIFA's decision on Balogun red card following Trump-Infantino call
Sepp Blatter, the former president of FIFA, has raised concerns about the overturning of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, which occurred after a call between President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Blatter emphasized that such decisions should be based on rules and evidence rather than political influence.
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Former FIFA president questions ‘political power’ after Trump-Infantino call over Balogun red card
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Sepp Blatter questions FIFA's decision on Balogun red card following Trump-Infantino call