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Uefa puts European football on war footing with Fifa over Balogun decision

Published July 6, 2026 · Updated July 6, 2026 · The Guardian

Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin has condemned FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension, accusing the world governing body of crossing a 'red line'.

By endorsing a statement condemning the move as 'incomprehensible and unjustifiable,' Ceferin has placed European football on a war footing with FIFA. newsindata.com

This dramatic escalation could have major implications for the future of the sport as the two governing bodies clash.

Uefa puts European football on war footing with Fifa over Balogun decision

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