FA chair calls for release of files on Infantino's controversial World Cup sell-off plan

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England's FIFA vice president has called for an independent review into Gianni Infantino’s attempt to sell off the World Cup and asked him to release all documents on the Folarin Balogun red-card controversy, Sky News understands.

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  • Reported by Sky News and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:15:00 UTC.

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