Belgium withdraws support for Gianni Infantino amid Folarin Balogun dispute

The Royal Belgian Football Association announced it will no longer back Gianni Infantino for another term as Fifa president. The federation cited concerns regarding transparency and governance, specifically highlighting the controversial ruling that allowed Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium during the World Cup. Fifa had previously deferred a mandatory one-game suspension for the player following a red-card tackle against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Reports indicate the reversal occurred after contact between United States president Donald Trump and Infantino. Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 following the event, but the federation remains dissatisfied with the lack of explanation provided by the governing body. The Royal Belgian Football Association has formally requested that the matter be added to the agenda for the upcoming Fifa Council meeting on 15 October.

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