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EU lawmakers call for investigation of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match

Headline from ABC 27 Harrisburg

BRUSSELS (AP) — Dozens of European lawmakers are gathering support to launch an investigation in the European Parliament of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over his involvement in the decision to permit U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play despite an earlier red card.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match (opens The Boston Globe)

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    European Parliament lawmakers said in a joint statement that FIFAs decision to “change the rule on red card suspensions mid-tournament is a disgrace and a perversion of justice.”

  2. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    EU lawmakers call for investigation of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    BRUSSELS (AP) — Dozens of European lawmakers are gathering support to launch an investigation in the European Parliament of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over his involvement in the decision to permit U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play despite an earlier red card.

  3. FOX8 WGHP

    EU leaders call for investigation of FIFA president over Trump contact before US-Belgium match (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    BRUSSELS (AP) — Dozens of European lawmakers are gathering support to launch an investigation in the European Parliament of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over his involvement in the decision to permit U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play despite an earlier red card.

  4. Al Jazeera

    European MPs call for probe of FIFA boss Infantino over red card suspension (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Lawmakers call FIFA decision to scrap Balogun suspension after Trump intervention 'a disgrace'.

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