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IOC makes stance clear on Infantino investigation following Trump-Balogun World Cup controversy

IOC makes stance clear on Infantino investigation following Trump-Balogun World Cup controversy

Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read

The IOC has opted not to investigate FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding his conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Folarin Balogun controversy -Credit:ANP, ANP via Getty Images The International Olympic Committee (IOC) declared that it will not be initiating an inquiry into FIFA president Gianni Infantino's conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Folarin Balogun's ability to play in the World Cup Round of 16.

Earlier this month, FIFA authorities revealed they would suspend Balogun's red-card ban from his tackle on Tarik Muharemovic during the U.S. Men's National Team's 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32. Trump seemed to have substantially swayed the governing body's about-face , collaborating with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and White House task force leader Andrew Giuliani to coordinate legal counsel…

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