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FIFA is an international football governing body responsible for organizing major tournaments, including the 2026 World Cup hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico. It faced controversy over its decision to lift a one-match suspension for American forward Folarin Balogun after he received a red card, with multiple sources alleging that U.S. President Donald Trump personally intervened by calling FIFA president Gianni Infantino; however, FIFA maintained that an independent disciplinary committee of 18 members made the decision independently.
Recent coverage
- Belgium defeats USA 4-1 at the 2026 World Cup — Коммерсантъ
- FIFA fines US striker $40k after red card scandal — Коммерсантъ
- Footballer Balogun enters the starting lineup of the US team for match against Belgium — Вести
- "Caught by the collar": Bogdanov suspects Infantino of lying — Вести
- FIFA fines US player Baloghan $40k: Will Trump intervene? — Вести
- FIFA President Calls the Decision to Disqualify Baloghan Independent — Коммерсантъ
- Belgian Football Association Accuses FIFA of Malfeasance in Baloghan Case — Коммерсантъ
- Trump Confirms Call to FIFA Head Regarding Review of Baloghan's Disqualification — Коммерсантъ
- UEFA Criticizes FIFA Over Decision to Disqualify US National Team Player — Фонтанка
- Trump Confirms He Personally Asked FIFA to Review Balogun's Suspension Decision — Москва 24
- Roskomnadzor denies restrictions on access to FIFA and Battlefield 6 games — Интерфакс
- Deputy Svinets Doubts the Likelihood of Western Games Being Blocked in Russia — Москва 24
- At 17, he feared ending his career; now his value has quadrupled in a year. Meet ZENIT rookie Felipe Augusto — Фонтанка
- Over 4.6 million fans attended Group Stage matches at the World Cup — Коммерсантъ
- Caboverde captain accused of rape — Коммерсантъ
- Russia's U-15 football team can participate in the World Cup — Коммерсантъ
- FIFA has allowed Russian youth teams to participate in the World Cup — Москва 24
- Fan explains how he entered the 2026 World Cup stadium with an AI-generated ticket — Фонтанка
- Iran National Team Claims Unequal Conditions at 2026 World Cup — Фонтанка
- Russian Women's National Team Rises Two Places in Updated FIFA Ranking — Москва 24