All the presidents’ meddling: the Balogun scandal shows how Fifa can break football | Barney Ronay
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-07-08 06:45 UTC+10:00
Section: World Cup 2026
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Culture & Entertainment, World News, US Politics
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The suspension of the USA striker’s red card after Trump’s intervention has shown what Gianni Infantino’s organisation is trying to turn the sport into: scripted entertainment
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