The IOC will not punish FIFA for canceling a red card given to a US…
The IOC will not punish FIFA for canceling a red card given to a US national team player after a call from Trump. This was reported by The Guardian citing sources within the International Olympic Committee.
Consensus
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not punish FIFA President Gianni Infantino for overturning a red card issued to U.S. player Folarkin Balogun.
- The red card was overturned after a phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- FIFA did not provide any justification for reversing the red card decision.
- A human rights organization, FairSquare, has requested that the IOC take disciplinary action against Infantino.
Points of divergence
- The balance of power between the IOC and FIFA has significantly shifted over the past twenty years, with the IOC now more dependent on FIFA for commercial revenue and appeal to young audiences. — tg_tvrain
- Folarkin Balogun was sent off during a playoff match against Bosnia, which the U.S. team won; the red card was later overturned, resulting in a one-year trial period for the player. — kommerant
Coverage (2 sources)
- IOC Will Not Punish FIFA for Canceling Red Card for US Player After Trump Call — Дождь (Telegram)
- The Guardian: IOC will not punish FIFA for cancelling a red card at the World Cup — Коммерсантъ
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