FIFA Caving In to Trump Highlights the Crisis of Institutional Independence
Newsweek
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Trump did what powerful political leaders often do.
The more troubling question is why FIFA appeared willing to accommodate him.
Trump's Balogun Call Sparks FIFA Uproar
- Trump and the Fifa debacle Financial Times —
- Trump's own goal! USA soccer fans blame the President for World Cup humiliation after Folarin Balogun saga Daily Mail —
- Balogun decision could lead to football 'cesspit' BBC Sport —
- The World Cup Stood as a Break From U.S. Politics. Then Trump Got Involved. The New York Times —
- EU lawmakers call for investigation of FIFA boss over Trump contact before U.S.-Belgium match CTV News —