Gianni Infantino under fire as viral claims drag European Parliament into FIFA row

Millions of people shared a viral claim that the European Parliament launched a formal investigation into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Per France 24, that probe never happened. The actual event was less dramatic: seventy-two Members of the European Parliament sent a letter to European football associations asking for a formal FIFA review of a controversial red card reversal involving player Balogun. While the false claim overshadowed the news, the underlying letter adds to growing scrutiny of Infantino's leadership.

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