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Gianni Infantino has received formal backing from more than 200 countries for re-election as FIFA president, though the Balogun scandal and UEFA opposition have caused unrest among European associations.

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German FA refuses to back Infantino for third FIFA term after Balogun controversy

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

The DFB has declined to endorse Gianni Infantino’s re-election following the controversial overturning of Folarin Balogun’s red card, which prompted reported intervention by Donald Trump.

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Balogun Ban Reversal Sparks Infantino Ethics Complaint Amid Trump Intervention Claims

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Folarin Balogun admits he predicted controversy after Donald Trump allegedly intervened to overturn his World Cup suspension, as FairSquare files a complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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Juventus ready Kessié approach and monitor Balogun amid striker search

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

The Bianconeri are preparing an offer for free agent Franck Kessié while considering Monaco’s Folarin Balogun as negotiations for Randal Kolo Muani hit complications.

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Wilson warns Infantino risks destroying World Cup integrity with Balogun intervention

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Football writer Jonathan Wilson has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s ban, warning that such interventions undermine the tournament’s credibility amid wider concerns over refereeing inconsistencies.

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Garcia: Belgium gain ‘millions’ of fans after Trump lobbies FIFA over Balogun red card

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Belgium manager Rudi Garcia claims the team has gained “millions and millions” of new supporters following Donald Trump’s intervention with FIFA regarding Folarin Balogun’s red card.

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Belgium draw strength from Balogun saga ahead of Spain quarter-final

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Rudi Garcia believes Belgium have gained huge support after the Folarin Balogun red card controversy. The Red Devils face Spain in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

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Monaco CEO confirms interest in Balogun, Akliouche and Camara but insists on ‘fair agreement’

發佈留言 / NEWS / Vargas Mateo

AS Monaco chief executive Thiago Scuro has acknowledged interest in Folarin Balogun, Maghnes Akliouche and Lamine Camara, but insists the Ligue 1 side will only sanction departures on their own terms.

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White House defends Trump lobbying of FIFA over Balogun red card

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Andrew Giuliani has defended Donald Trump’s intervention regarding Folarin Balogun’s red card, citing concerns over referee Raphael Claus’s history despite FIFA’s defence of the official’s integrity.

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FIFA Denies Corruption Claims as Trump Admits Balogun Intervention

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

FIFA has rejected allegations of attempted sporting corruption after Donald Trump claimed he orchestrated the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s red card. The United States still suffered defeat to Belgium.