Coupe du monde 2026 : Sepp Blatter critique vivement Gianni Infantino après l'affaire Balogun
The controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun continues to fuel debate at the 2026 World Cup. Sent off during the United States' victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina (2-0) in the round of 32, the American striker was finally allowed to play in the round of 16 against Belgium, scheduled for Monday night.
This unexpected decision has raised many questions. Several media outlets claim that US President Donald Trump intervened directly with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to have the player's suspension overturned.
This version of events provoked the anger of Sepp Blatter. The former FIFA president denounced possible political interference in sporting decisions, arguing that the rules of football should never be influenced by external pressures.
“Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls. They are only overturned based on regulations, evidence, and decisions made by independent bodies. If the President of the United States intervenes with the President of FIFA and a player is subsequently cleared before a World Cup knockout match, one question inevitably arises: where is FIFA headed? Football must never become a tool for political power,” the 90-year-old former leader wrote on his X account.
Sepp Blatter's statement comes as FIFA has yet to officially explain the reasons behind Balogun's red card being overturned. This affair continues to generate considerable controversy and reignites the debate about the independence of world football's governing bodies.
Commentaires (11)
Participer à la Discussion
Règles de la communauté
💡 Astuce : Utilisez des emojis depuis votre téléphone ou le module emoji ci-dessous. Cliquez sur GIF pour ajouter un GIF animé. Collez un lien X/Twitter, TikTok ou Instagram pour l'afficher automatiquement.
Se connecter
Commentez avec votre profil, votre photo, et soyez averti des réponses.