La Liga chief critical of 'complicit silence' surrounding Fifa
Summary
Javier Tebas, president of Spain's La Liga, criticized FIFA for allowing U.S. player Folarin Balogun to avoid a suspension during the 2026 World Cup. Tebas said many football groups know about problems in FIFA but stay silent instead of demanding fair and clear decisions.Key Facts
- Folarin Balogun played in the World Cup round of 16 after his one-game ban was suspended for 12 months by FIFA.
- UEFA called FIFA's decision "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable."
- South America's Conmebol supported the referee but did not criticize FIFA or President Donald Trump, who asked for Balogun's ban to be reviewed.
- The red card for Balogun came after a video review by referee Raphael Claus.
- Javier Tebas said FIFA decisions are often made in secret before any vote.
- Tebas accused many football officials of staying silent to avoid conflict.
- He wants football institutions to be transparent and accountable to fans, clubs, and players.
- Tebas has been La Liga president since 2013 and speaks out on football governance issues.
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