Gianni Infantino downplays Trump involvement in ‘independent’ FIFA review‎

FIFA president Gianni Infantino sought to defend his organization’s decision to reverse a red card suspension given to U.S. Men’s National Team forward Folarin Balogun amid accusations that FIFA succumbed to political pressure from President Donald Trump. On Monday, Infantino released a statement, offering an explanation for FIFA’s process in coming to the surprise decision.…