"Whether we're suspended or not" by FIFA, Burkina Faso president wants to intervene in federation after Argentina debacle

Burkina Faso president Ibrahim Traoré vowed to intervene in the national football federation's affairs following a 7-0 friendly loss to Argentina, risking FIFA suspension for government interference.

Burkina Faso president Ibrahim Traoré declared on October 5 that he intends to intervene in the country's football federation despite the risk of FIFA suspension. His comments came hours after the U23 team's 7-0 defeat to Argentina in a friendly match. Traoré told media that "our football is sick" and that "important decisions" would be made that week, suggesting the government would "inject energy" into the federation's management. FIFA rules prohibit government interference in football associations, and such intervention could trigger sanctions.