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EU lawmakers call for investigation of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match
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· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The lawmakers are gathering support for the investigation in the European Parliament.
European lawmakers are seeking an investigation into FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. The lawmakers are gathering support for the investigation in the European Parliament. The issue involves US striker Folarin Balogun, who was given a red card during a World Cup match.
Normally, this would have made him ineligible for the next game. However, his suspension was lifted after an intervention by US President Donald Trump. Further details on this matter are available from the source.
The investigation is being pursued by dozens of European lawmakers, including Barry Andrews, Lara Wolters, and Niels Fuglsang, who have expressed concerns over the decision to lift the suspension.
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Category: local Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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