Tebas criticizes FIFA for Balogun sanction decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 10:39 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has expressed strong disapproval of FIFA's decision to lift sanctions against American player Folarin Balogun. He described this decision as indicative of a harmful governance model in football, suggesting that FIFA often alters rules without consultation with domestic leagues. Tebas emphasized that local competitions sustain professional football and criticized FIFA's lack of transparency. He further condemned the perceived environment of complacency within the football community, which he feels undermines good governance. Tebas's comments come amid ongoing discussions about FIFA's governance practices.
- •Tebas criticizes FIFA's handling of Balogun's sanction.
- •He claims FIFA's governance model harms football credibility.
- •Tebas highlights the importance of domestic leagues.
- •He accuses FIFA of lacking transparency in rule changes.
- •Comments reflect broader issues within football governance.
- 10:39 AMYahoo Sports — It's the tip of the iceberg: Tebas blasts FIFA over Balogun case
"LALIGA president Javier Tebas has launched a scathing criticism of FIFA following the decision to pardon the sanction against American footballer Folarin Balogun.For the Spanish executive, this decisi...
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