FIFA Council Rebels Challenge Infantino Leadership

FIFA Council members are rebelling against President Gianni Infantino, attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting that could develop into a full-blown leadership challenge. The Guardian has learned that moves to call the EGM were underway before Infantino's abortive plan to sell World Cup stakes. playerbros.org

Council members are demanding an independent review into the decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension during the World Cup, which involved multiple phone calls from Donald Trump.