More than 70 members of the European Parliament urge football authorities and relevant bodies to investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino, after controversy surrounding a red card decision before the United States’ match against Belgium. The lawmakers say they want scrutiny into Infantino’s links and communications involving U.S. President Donald Trump, citing the timing of a FIFA rule change affecting red card suspensions during a tournament. Several outlets report that the lawmakers criticize FIFA’s decision to alter how red-card suspensions are applied mid-tournament, calling it improper and a potential breach of fair process. The statements reference European Parliament members Barry Andrews, Lara Wolters and Niels Fuglsang, who jointly call for an investigation. While the specific procedural steps and which institutions would carry out the probe are not detailed across reports, the demand centers on whether FIFA acted appropriately and whether any personal or political relationships influenced decisions. The calls reflect wider pressure on football governance bodies amid public and political concern over the match and the subsequent regulatory change.
EU lawmakers call for investigation into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino over Trump contact
More than 70 members of the European Parliament urge football authorities and relevant bodies to investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino, after controversy surrounding a red card decision before t...
- More than 70 members of the European Parliament call for an investigation involving FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- Lawmakers cite a FIFA decision to change the rule on red card suspensions during a tournament.
- The controversy involves the U.S.-Belgium match.
- The lawmakers also reference Infantino’s contacts or links to U.S. President Donald Trump as part of the probe request.
- Statements named European Parliament members Barry Andrews, Lara Wolters and Niels Fuglsang.
More than 70 members of European Parliament pressed EU football associations to press for a probe into "Gianni Infantino’s links to President Trump."
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1 month agoEuropean lawmakers are rallying to investigate FIFA boss Gianni Infantino
1 month agoEuropean Parliament lawmakers Barry Andrews, Lara Wolters and Niels Fuglsang said in a joint statement that FIFA’s decision to “change the rule on red card suspensions mid-tournament is a disgrace and a perversion of justice.”
1 month agoEuropean lawmakers are rallying to investigate FIFA boss Gianni Infantino
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