Gianni Infantino faces resignation calls as 72 EU members demand investigation after World Cup farce

FIFA president Gianni Infantino finds himself at the centre of a significant political crisis after 72 members of the European Parliament called for a formal inquiry into his conduct. The demand follows the contentious decision to lift American striker Folarin Balogun's automatic suspension during the ongoing World Cup, a move that came after US President Donald Trump directly contacted the FIFA chief to advocate for the player.Related Coverage

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