La Liga president Javier Tebas criticized FIFA for suspending the one-match World Cup ban on US striker Folarin Balogun, calling it a reflection of broader governance issues in world football. Balogun received a red card during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading to an initial suspension that was later lifted by FIFA for a probationary period.
Despite being available for the next match, Balogun’s team faced a 4-1 defeat against Belgium, ending their World Cup journey. Tebas highlighted concerns about FIFA’s governance model, stating that the decision on Balogun was not an isolated incident but part of a larger credibility crisis in football administration.
Tebas criticized FIFA for making decisions without proper engagement with domestic leagues, emphasizing the importance of transparent and consistent rule application. He raised questions about the lack of genuine dialogue in major football decisions and called for greater accountability in the governing institutions of world football.
