FIFA President Gianni Infantino:
“I have seen the public comments regarding the decision of the independent FIFA Disciplinary Committee related to the suspension of Folarin Balogun, and I would like to reiterate a fundamental principle of FIFA’s governance.
“FIFA’s judicial bodies are independent. They operate autonomously, apply the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and decide cases based on the applicable regulations and the specific facts before them. Their independence is essential to the credibility and integrity of football, and this must always be respected.
“Yes, I regularly discuss matters related to the FIFA World Cup with the President of the United States, and on this matter, I did receive a call from President Donald Trump, just as I receive calls from heads of state, government officials, football stakeholders and business executives from around the world on many different issues. During our conversation, I explained that there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA’s independent judicial bodies and that the case would be decided in due course by the competent bodies. That is how FIFA’s system works, and it is a principle that I will always uphold.
“I read the decisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee when they are issued. Sometimes I am surprised by them. Sometimes I agree with them, and sometimes I disagree.
“What I always do, however, is respect those decisions and the autonomy of the bodies that make them. Whether we personally like a decision or not is irrelevant. Respect for independent institutions and the rule of law is what protects the integrity of our competitions and the credibility of FIFA at all times.”
🇿🇦👏 Huge transfer for South African football! Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise have signed Relebohile Mofokeng (21) from Orlando Pirates. ✅
Transfer secured after Mokofeng played for South Africa at 2026 World Cup. 💎
🚨 Ruben Amorim plans to return to his old club Man United for signings, according to reports.
The new AC Milan boss is keen to sign:
�� Mason Mount
🇩🇰 Patrick Dorgu
Should United sell the duo? 👀
🚨 | After missing out on Mateus Fernandes, #mufc are assessing the situation. Tyler Adams, Felix Nmecha and Carlos Baleba are options that have been mentioned. [@sistoney67]
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur win race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. Spurs submitted highest proposal (believed to be ~£85m guaranteed) & 21yo #WHUFC midfielder opted to join #THFC. Numbers beyond where #MUFC willing to go @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/8JMyfl8LoS
🚨🗣️ Carlton Cole: “No one is mentioning Kobbie Mainoo, I DON’T understand. He's a baller. I don't get why he [Tuchel] is not using his best players.
“Getting rid of Elliot Anderson? YEAH. Have to, we have someone that could do Anderson’s job and that’s Rice. We don't have to fit both of them in. We don't have someone more progressive going forward.” #MUFC [@talkSPORT]