In response to the cancellation of Balogun’s suspension, German newspapers Bild, Sport Bild, and Welt published a joint article stating, "Europe must now overthrow Infantino."

Original German media report

Europe must now overthrow Infantino

At the request of Trump, Infantino revoked the suspension of an American forward. Now it's time to stop standing by and watching the shameless acts of this FIFA president. UEFA must show strength. This is a call to Europe's major football powers.

This is an unprecedented scandal in football history. US President Trump called FIFA President Infantino to push for the suspension received by US star Balogun after a controversial red card to be revoked, allowing him to continue playing in the World Cup.

The global outcry is immense. The values of this Sport are being trampled upon. Now, it is time to stop standing by and watching the shameless acts of this FIFA president. This must be the end of Infantino.

But the question is: will this really happen? No matter how many scandals there are, he still firmly retains the support of the small football nations (a total of 209 member associations) because they depend on FIFA's funding.

Therefore, the resistance must be led by Europe's powerhouses. The countries that sent 60% to 70% of the stars to this tournament – including Germany, with DFB President Neuendorf (on the FIFA Council) and DFL boss Watzke (on the UEFA Executive Committee), England, France, and Spain – as well as UEFA itself, must unite. Condemn Infantino's conspiracy. Now!

Can this continue? Absolutely not. It is time to send a clear signal. Since Infantino is so obsessed with power that it is almost impossible to imagine him stepping down voluntarily, UEFA should at least threaten to withdraw from FIFA — and, if necessary, show strength by following through on that threat. Even if it means losing the right to host the 2038 World Cup, so be it.

We must not continue to sit by and watch our beloved football be completely taken away. The thought of Trump and Infantino jointly presenting the World Cup trophy after the final on July 19 is now unbearable.

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