"El fútbol ha muerto en los despachos de Trump e Infantino: esto es bochornoso y peligroso". Pavel

"Football has died in the offices of Trump and Infantino: this is shameful and dangerous." - Pavel The World Cup is mired in an unprecedented institutional crisis following FIFA's controversial decision to lift the red card suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun. The dispute stems from the direct intervention of US President Donald Trump, who publicly admitted to calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to force a reinterpretation of the disciplinary code and allow the player to participate in the crucial match against Belgium. The refereeing body describes the incident as a disgraceful event that violates the principles of transparency, neutrality, and non-political interference of the governing body, setting an extremely serious precedent for the integrity of international sporting competitions. Technical analyses confirm that Balogun's expulsion on the field, after a stamp on an opponent's Achilles tendon reviewed by VAR, strictly complied with the current rules of the game due to the intensity and risk of injury, regardless of the lack of intent argued by the US defense. Faced with this scenario of political and economic interference related to television rights and the host market, the Belgian Federation is approaching the match with the recommendation to compete on the pitch and subsequently exhaust all legal avenues and appeals before the sports tribunals. The situation also adds excessive pressure on the US coach, Mauricio Pochettino, who faces the tactical and political dilemma of fielding the player under the shadow of the alleged fraud, in a context where Trump himself has publicly threatened to denounce a "fix" against his team should they be defeated. #interview #crisis #worldcup2026 #worldcup #fifa #usa #trump #infantino #refereeing #balogun #pochettino #belgium #corruption #football #businesstv 🔞Disclaimer: All information, material, and/or content included in this program is for informational and educational purposes only. Investing in stocks, options, and futures is risky and not suitable for all investors. Consult your own independent financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Business TV is not responsible for the opinions expressed in the video.