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Norway’s football chief criticizes FIFA over Balogun ban reversal: Should never have happened

Norway’s football chief criticizes FIFA over Balogun ban reversal: Should never have happened

Thu 23 Jul 2026 11:02 CEST

Norwegian Football Association (NFF) president Lise Klaveness is preparing a complaint to FIFA's ethics committee over the lifting of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban. "First of all, it should never have happened," Klaveness told The Times

UEFA boycotts World Cup final in protest against FIFA, reports say

UEFA boycotts World Cup final in protest against FIFA, reports say

Mon 20 Jul 2026 17:10 CEST

The European Football Association (UEFA) boycotted the World Cup final in protest against the International Football Association Federation (FIFA), several British newspapers reported.

FIFA disciplinary chief reportedly made Balogun suspension decision alone

FIFA disciplinary chief reportedly made Balogun suspension decision alone

Mon 13 Jul 2026 10:02 CEST

FIFA's disciplinary committee has lifted Folarin Balogun's suspension. Now, reports are emerging that the committee's chairman made the controversial decision entirely on his own

Bodström frustrated after being left out of FIFA Balogun appeal case

Bodström frustrated after being left out of FIFA Balogun appeal case

Tue 7 Jul 2026 13:44 CEST

Thomas Bodström had hoped to be involved in the case of Folarin Balogun's alleged suspension. But the phone stayed silent

Pochettino: Balogun suspension row was no excuse for USA World Cup loss to Belgium

Pochettino: Balogun suspension row was no excuse for USA World Cup loss to Belgium

Tue 7 Jul 2026 07:23 CEST

United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino does not believe the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s alleged suspension affected the team in the round of 16 loss to Belgium at the World Cup.