Norway FA chief to pursue FIFA ethics complaint over Balogun ban

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Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Norway FA chief to pursue FIFA ethics complaint over Balogun ban

Summary

The president of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) announced plans to ask the board to pursue a formal ethics complaint regarding Folarin Balogun's suspension related to the World Cup. This comes amid ongoing discussions about the suspension, prompting the NFF's leadership to take action. The details of Balogun's suspension have raised concerns in the football community. Following the NFF's efforts, further developments are expected as they seek to address the issue within FIFA's framework.

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Key Details

•NFF president to request ethics complaint against FIFA
•Folarin Balogun suspended ahead of World Cup
•NFF leadership expresses concern over suspension
•Formal complaint signifies potential changes in FIFA policy

Latest Updates

12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision
12:43 PMBBC Sport — Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision
12:03 PMESPN — Norway FA chief: FIFA must admit Balogun 'error'

What they're saying

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The president of the the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has said she will ask her board to pursue a formal ethics complaint over the suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban.
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