Uli Hoeneß criticizes Gianni Infantino over World Cup controversies

Bayern Munich supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino for recent World Cup controversies during an interview. He specifically condemned the reversal of Folarin Balogun's red card, which allowed the USMNT player to participate in the Round of 16 against Belgium. Hoeneß called the influence of external figures, such as Donald Trump, on player suspensions 'the beginning of the end of the competition.' He argued that politics should not affect football, emphasizing that the World Cup has transformed into a platform for marketing and off-field drama. Hoeneß's remarks highlight ongoing concerns regarding FIFA’s management of the sport.

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