FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated on Monday that he told President Donald Trump that FIFA's judicial bodies operate independently, according to a report. The comment follows Trump's intervention in a red card decision for a US national team player.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Monday that he told President Donald Trump during their recent phone call that FIFA's judicial bodies are independent, according to a report. The statement, attributed to the InsiderPaper news outlet, is the latest in a rapidly unfolding dispute over Trump's unprecedented intervention in a red card decision against US player Folarin Balogun.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, Infantino had confirmed receiving a call from Trump and said he was 'sometimes surprised' by disciplinary decisions. Trump later expanded on his remarks, saying he did not know what a red card was and called the referee's power 'illogical.' The administration's pressure on FIFA led to the rare reversal of the red card, drawing sharp criticism from UEFA and other football bodies.
Infantino's latest comment appears aimed at reaffirming the organization's institutional independence amid the controversy. The full context of his statement and whether it satisfied Trump's demands remains unclear. The report is based on a single source and has not been independently confirmed.
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