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FIFA seeking to amend rules to prevent repeat of Folarin Balogun scandal at World Cup
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FIFA is amending World Cup rules after Folarin Balogun's suspension was lifted following a call from U.S. President Donald Trump during the tournament.
FIFA, under president Gianni Infantino, is moving to change World Cup regulations following the Folarin Balogun incident, where the player's suspension was suspended after intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump during the tournament. The rule amendment aims to prevent similar controversies from occurring at future World Cups, establishing clearer protocols around suspension decisions and external pressure.
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UK timesStrong8 reports from 8 outlets. First reported by The Independent, 14 Oct.
- ESPN
- Voetbal International
- RMC Sport
- Kicker
- The Athletic
- The Independent
- talkSPORT
- Mundo Deportivo
- FIFA to amend rules after Balogun case, but Belgium wants more answersVoetbal International
- After Balogun scandal at World Cup, FIFA to modify Article 27RMC Sport
- Balogun controversy: FIFA reportedly plans sudden rule changeKicker
- FIFA seeking rule change to avoid repeat of Folarin Balogun World Cup scandaltalkSPORT
- FIFA proposes rule change to justify the 'Balogun case'Mundo Deportivo
3 more reports
- Sources: FIFA set to change rules that led to Balogun World Cup red card reversalESPN
- FIFA seeking to amend rules to prevent repeat of Folarin Balogun scandal at World CupThe AthleticThis article
- FIFA poised for rule change to avoid Folarin Balogun scandal repeatThe Independent
