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FIFA's Ruling on Folarin Balogun: A Systemic Discrepancy

7 июля 2026 г.Геннадий Велесов1 мин

Beyond the question of how, or if, former President Trump influenced a potential reversal of the ban on US forward Folarin Balogun, another critical question arises: Did FIFA even have the authority to make such a ruling? Legal experts in sports law are expressing their doubts regarding the legitimacy of FIFA's decision in this matter.

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FIFA's Decision on Folarin Balogun: "Contrary to the System"

Beyond the question of whether Trump managed to get the ban for US striker Balogun lifted, another arises: Was FIFA even allowed to do that? Sports lawyers have their doubts.