Soccer

Norway’s NFF eyes ethics complaint after FIFA reverses Balogun ban

The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s intervention and raises questions about Infantino’s ties

Norway’s football association, known as the NFF, is weighing the possibility of filing an ethics complaint with FIFA after the governing body lifted a one‑match suspension imposed on U.S. forward Folarin Balogun.

Balogun had been sent off in a World Cup group match against Bosnia, earning a red card that triggered the initial ban, which was later put on hold following a request from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Ethics complaint looms over FIFA's Balogun decision

The NFF’s board is set to discuss the matter on August 6, with officials indicating they may combine the new complaint with an earlier grievance filed by FairSquare concerning a Peace Prize awarded to Trump.

Javier Tebas, president of Spain’s LaLiga, has publicly criticized the Balogun decision, suggesting that Infantino should consider stepping down amid growing scrutiny of his relationship with the U.S. president.

FIFA has not yet responded to a Reuters request for comment, leaving the football community to await the outcome of the NFF’s deliberations and the potential impact on Infantino’s standing.

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