Balogun controversy unlikely to threaten Infantino's grip on FIFA

Despite European outrage over White House intervention in the Folarin Balogun red-card controversy during the World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is not expected to face any serious threat to his leadership after 10 years in charge. The scandal centres on a red card shown to US player Balogun that was subsequently rescinded following apparent political pressure from Washington. Critics argue the episode exposes a troubling weakness in FIFA's governance.

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