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Fifa's Balogun Decision Criticized

Updated 2026-07-07 16:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Laura McAllister, Uefa vice-president, warns that Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban avoidance could lead to political interference in football.

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Fifa's Balogun decision could lead to football 'cesspit' - McAllister

Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister says there is a risk of "an absolute cesspit" of political interference in football after USA striker Folarin Balogun avoided a ban at the World Cup.

2026-07-07 15:43 UTC