FIFA defends Balogun ruling despite concerns over World Cup's integrity
7 Jul 2026, 10:26 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)
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FIFA’s decision to lift United States striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban after an intervention from US President Donald Trump has reignited a global debate over political influence in sport and the independence of football's governing bodies.