Gianni Infantino, the Swiss-Italian president of FIFA, confirmed on Monday evening that he received a call from US President Donald Trump regarding a red card shown to striker Folarin Balogun, explaining that he responded by stating that FIFA's disciplinary bodies are 'independent'.

Infantino said on platform 'X': 'During our conversation, I explained that a legal proceeding is underway involving independent judicial bodies in FIFA, and that the case will be resolved in due time by the competent authorities,' at a time when he is facing criticism from various sides since FIFA decided on Sunday to suspend the punishment imposed on Balogun.