Media reports that the IOC has filed a complaint against FIFA's…
Media reports that the IOC has filed a complaint against FIFA's president regarding the cancellation of Balogun's ban. The complaint concerns the revocation of the disqualification of US striker Folashade Balogun.
Consensus
- FairSquare filed a complaint with the IOC regarding actions by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- The complaint concerns the reversal of Folarin Balogun's suspension.
- Balogun received a red card for striking an opponent in the leg during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The original suspension was replaced with a one-year probationary period.
- Infantino claimed FIFA acted independently when reversing the ban.
- Infantino acknowledged regular communication with Trump about World Cup matters.
Points of divergence
- The complaint document is 10 pages long and contains strong evidence that the decision was made under political pressure from the U.S. president to Infantino. — vedomosti
- The Royal Belgian Football Association expressed shock at the decision, stating it was 'shocked' by the outcome. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Media reports IOC filed a complaint against FIFA president over Balogun's disqualification cancellation — Ведомости
- IOC Filed Complaint Over Actions of FIFA President Infantino — Москва 24
Key entities
- IOC
- Gianni Infantino
- USA
- FIFA
- Folarin Balogun
- FIFA
- FairSquare
- City AM
- Media
- TASS
- Stanislav Krasilnikov
- Baloguna Nonprofit Organization
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