Whether it is or isn’t a red to Balogun is now irrelevant. Government interference is a violation of FIFA Article 2 & 15, and the punishment is disqualification and suspension. #FIFAWorldCup
Jürgen Klopp on Donald Trump reportedly having called Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun's red card: "If that really was the case, then that's crazy. Let's just say: this is our game, not theirs. These two people, who both have no idea about football, should have nothing to do with that. That was a red card. There's no two ways about it. We're sorry for Balogun because he didn't mean to do it. But that's what the rules say." [@MagentaTV]
@sixucls Luca messaged me saying “fuck” like 10 seconds before they scored on my stream so I turned off the telly and now I’m in bed, I will wake up and what will be will be, I do not envy you in the slightest 😭
🚨 Exclusive: The White House made a direct call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card.
FIFA approached for comment and referred to the findings of its independent committee.
FIFA sources insist White House influence could not affect the decision due to the powers contained in Article 27 and the independent nature of the disciplinary panel.