Norway criticises FIFA for overturning Balogun’s World Cup suspension
Lise Klaveness, president of Norway’s Football Federation, has strongly criticised FIFA for suspending Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban. She announced plans to seek her board’s approval to file a formal complaint with FIFA’s ethics committee. The controversy intensified after reports that Donald Trump intervened in the decision. Klaveness argues that FIFA’s actions set a dangerous precedent and undermine the integrity of the sport.
Match highlights
- Lise Klaveness plans to bring the issue to her board and pursue a formal complaint to FIFA’s ethics committee.
- The suspension of Folarin Balogun’s ban followed alleged intervention by Donald Trump, who reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- Klaveness criticised the decision-making process, noting that only the chairman of FIFA’s disciplinary committee was involved.
- She warned that bending rules for state leaders threatens the integrity and trust in football.
- Klaveness also voiced opposition to proposals to expand the World Cup further, arguing it could harm the game.
