Infantino Defends FIFA Judicial Independence

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the independence of FIFA's judicial bodies following criticism regarding the reinstatement of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun for Monday night's World Cup Round of 16 game against Belgium.

'FIFA's judicial bodies are independent. They operate autonomously, apply the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and decide cases based on the applicable regulations and the specific facts before them,' Infantino stated. He confirmed receiving a call from President Trump but explained there was an ongoing legal process that would be decided accordingly. umafrika.club