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Scandal: FIFA allegedly concealed DR Congo's ineligible goalkeeper
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FIFA allegedly ignored ineligible goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi's participation in DR Congo's World Cup qualifier against Jamaica, which the African side won to reach the tournament after 52 years.
The New York Times and Le Monde report that FIFA turned a blind eye to DR Congo fielding ineligible goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi in a decisive World Cup qualifier against Jamaica. Mpasi, born in France and currently at Le Havre, lacked proper documentation and had not completed federation-change procedures after playing in French youth categories. FIFA's legal services were aware of the ineligibility but took no action, despite such violations typically resulting in match forfeiture. The investigation began only after Nigeria lodged a complaint following their defeat to DR Congo.
Summary by MatchPal from the original report at mundodeportivo.com. Reporting and images belong to the source.
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- Mundo Deportivo
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- FIFA knew DR Congo goalkeeper was ineligible for World CupVoetbal International
- Scandal: FIFA allegedly concealed DR Congo's ineligible goalkeeperMundo DeportivoThis article
- Gianni Infantino faces fresh World Cup eligibility scandal over goalkeeper who played against EnglandThe Independent
- World Cup star who faced England was deemed ineligible before tournamenttalkSPORT
- Uproar over Mpasi's World Cup participation: Is FIFA facing another scandal?Kicker
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