World Cup 2026: Is Gianni Infantino's era with FIFA over?

Gianni Infantino is once again at the center of a swirling political controversy that has reached the highest levels of European governance.

According to a report from Touchline, a group of European parliamentarians has raised serious concerns over the FIFA president’s alleged communications with Donald Trump during the period surrounding Folarin Balogun’s suspension.

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The matter has escalated to the point where more than 30 members of the European Parliament have put their names behind a formal letter, urging FIFA’s own Ethics Committee to determine whether Infantino breached the organization’s strict rules on political impartiality and its broader standards of institutional conduct.

In the eyes of these lawmakers, the incident has not only raised questions about Infantino’s judgment but has also undermined confidence in FIFA’s ability to operate with transparency and fairness. They contend that the situation is grave enough to merit a full and independent ethical review.

For his part, Infantino has firmly denied any impropriety, maintaining that the disciplinary proceedings involving Balogun were carried out without any external political influence and that all decisions were made in line with FIFA’s established regulatory framework.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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