Shocking: UEFA Laughs in Gianni Infantino’s Face Over the Folarin Balogun Case
A media and political uproar that is having consequences never before seen in the world of soccer. “Sometimes rules are subject to interpretation. Not in this case. A minimum automatic one-match suspension following a red card is not a discretionary measure and does not require a decision by a competent body to be imposed. “This is a principle enshrined in the regulations, which cannot be subject to exceptions, much less in the middle of a tournament in which several other players have found themselves in the same situation and have duly served their suspensions,” the statement continues.
“Soccer is the most beloved sport in the world because it is a beautiful game and enjoys trust because it is played everywhere under the same rules. A tournament is never an isolated event, and when it comes to the World Cup, it has the power to generate positive or negative consequences for the entire soccer landscape.“We express our disbelief at such an unprecedented, incomprehensible, and unjustifiable decision,” UEFA commented. In short, FIFA and UEFA are at each other’s throats over a decision that has set a dangerous precedent for the integrity of the soccer system.
