#广场预测世界杯赢40000U 72 European Parliament members jointly write to EU 27 national football associations, calling for investigation into FIFA president

According to Politico Europe, on the 8th local time, 72 members of the European Parliament jointly wrote to the football associations of the 27 EU member states, calling for an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding FIFA's decision to defer the red card suspension of US forward Folarin Balogun.

In the joint letter, the 72 MEPs called for an investigation into whether Infantino was involved in the decision to defer Balogun's red card suspension, and whether pressure from the US government was a factor in reaching that decision.
Politico Europe reported that the lead author of the letter, MEP Barry Andrews, said, "We must be clear: FIFA's decision to change the red card suspension rules during the tournament is a disgrace and a distortion of fairness." Andrews believes that this decision shows that Infantino and FIFA have capitulated to demands from the US government.
The report said that the signatory MEPs argued that since FIFA enforces ethical standards on the football associations of the 27 EU member states, those associations likewise "have the right to hold senior FIFA officials accountable."
FIFA has not yet responded to the letter. Infantino has previously denied influencing the decisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
Previously, US player Balogun, who received a red card in the Round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (hosted by US, Canada, Mexico), was given a one-match suspension deferred for one year by FIFA, allowing him to play in the Round of 16 match between the US and Belgium on the 6th. Balogun became the first player since the introduction of red and yellow cards at the 1970 World Cup to continue playing in his team's next World Cup match after receiving a red card.
FIFA's decision has sparked huge controversy. The Belgian Football Association issued a statement saying it was "shocked" by the decision. UEFA also issued a statement saying the decision "crossed a red line" and would have a negative impact on the entire football world. On the 6th, Infantino confirmed that US President Donald Trump had indeed called him about the matter, but that it was an independent decision by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee as an independent judicial body.