Reports claim the White House directly contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino, requesting a review of Florian Balogun's red card.
However, FIFA reportedly responded that the matter falls solely under its independent disciplinary committee. Sources insist the White House had no influence on the final decision, citing Article 27, which grants the disciplinary panel full authority over such cases.
The reports also note that the last time FIFA suspended a player ban was when Cristiano Ronaldo's three-match suspension for elbowing an Irish player was reduced ahead of the World Cup, allowing him to avoid missing the opening two group-stage matches.
What do you think—should governments ever intervene in football disciplinary matters?
0 commentaires:
Enregistrer un commentaire