Norway soccer president to file ethics complaint over USMNT red card overturn that included Trump appeal: ‘We all know’
Norway’s football association is initiating a FIFA ethics complaint following reports of Donald Trump's involvement in overturning a red card for Folarin Balogun.
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The brief
The Norwegian Football Association is preparing a formal ethics complaint to FIFA regarding the reversal of a red card issued to USMNT player Folarin Balogun. Coverage indicates the challenge stems from reports that Donald Trump appealed to FIFA officials to overturn the suspension.
Outlets including The New York Times, The Guardian, and BBC report that the Norwegian FA is seeking an acknowledgment of error regarding the ruling. ESPN reports the organization's president has stated that FIFA president Gianni Infantino must address the decision, citing concerns over the reported political interference.
Future reports will track the submission of the formal complaint to FIFA. Documentation does not yet specify a timeline for when FIFA will respond or if the governing body will provide a statement regarding the claims of outside influence on the disciplinary process.
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Quick answers
What is the basis for Norway's ethics complaint?
The complaint concerns the reported intervention of Donald Trump in the overturning of a red card suspension issued to Folarin Balogun.
Which organization is filing the complaint?
The Norwegian Football Association is the entity identified by coverage as preparing the filing.
Has FIFA acknowledged the complaint?
Coverage does not yet specify a formal response from FIFA regarding the pending complaint.
Coverage (11)
- Soccer President to File Ethics Complaint After Trump Intervention The Daily Beast · 17h ago
- Norway set to file complaint over Trump's push to overturn red card ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 17h ago
- Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint TribLIVE.com · 17h ago
- Trump’s role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun leads to FIFA ethics complaint The Seattle Times · 17h ago
- Norwegian FA planning FIFA complaint over Donald Trump role in Folarin Balogun case The New York Times · 17h ago
- Norway considers filing Fifa ethics complaint over Trump role in World Cup red card saga The Guardian · 17h ago
- Folarin Balogun: Norway consider formal complaint to Fifa BBC · 17h ago
- Norway FA chief to file ethics complaint, says FIFA's Infantino must admit Folarin Balogun 'error' ESPN · 17h ago
- Norway protests Trump call to FIFA regarding Folarin Balogun suspension New York Daily News · 17h ago
- Norwegian FA to complain over Donald Trump interference in Balogun case The Times · 17h ago
- Norway soccer president to file ethics complaint over USMNT red card overturn that included Trump appeal: ‘We all know’ New York Post · 17h ago
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