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Infantino Defends FIFA's Independent Bodies

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the independence of FIFA's judicial bodies in response to criticism over the reinstatement of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.

FIFA has responded to criticism regarding the sudden decision to reinstate U.S. striker Folarin Balogun for Monday night's World Cup Round of 16 game against Belgium. FIFA president Gianni Infantino issued a statement emphasizing that FIFA's judicial bodies operate independently and autonomously, applying the FIFA Disciplinary Code to make decisions based on specific facts and regulations. amunra.help

Infantino confirmed he received a call from President Donald Trump regarding the matter, explaining that there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA's independent judicial bodies. He stressed that the independence of these bodies is essential to the credibility and integrity of football and must always be respected.