EU Commission Demands Fair Play in Sport After Trump-FIFA Call

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The European Commission has called for "fair play and transparent competition" in sports following a controversial decision by FIFA to overturn a suspension for U.S. player Folarin Balogun after a call between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino.
EU officials stressed the autonomy of sport but insisted decisions must be objective and transparent.

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The European Commission has called for "fair play and transparent competition" in sports following a controversial decision by FIFA to overturn a suspension for U.S. player Folarin Balogun after a call between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino. EU officials stressed the autonomy of sport but insisted decisions must be objective and transparent.

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