Klopp slams FIFA's Balogun Gate, calls Trump, Infantino interference
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp expressed disbelief at FIFA’s recent ruling to suspend the suspension of US striker Florian Balogun ahead of the United States‑Belgium round‑of‑16 clash at the 2026 World Cup. He singled out former US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, claiming they have no expertise in football and should not influence disciplinary matters.
Klopp warned that such interference undermines the integrity of the tournament and could set a dangerous precedent for future governing‑body decisions.
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