Former FIFA president questions ‘political power’ after Trump-Infantino call over Balogun red card

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Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Monday joined those raising questions about soccer’s governing body overturning the one-game suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun after President Trump spoke to Blatter’s successor, Gianni Infantino, about the matter. “Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls. They are overturned by rules, evidence and independent bodies,” Blatter…

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