FIFA says White House call didn't influence Balogun red card decision

FIFA stated that a direct call from the White House could not affect its independent disciplinary panel despite a request to review Folarin Balogun’s red card. "🚨 Exclusive: The White House made a direct call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card". The governing body emphasized that the decision was made independently.