
The Norwegian Football Association has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into three controversial incidents, including the awarding of an award to Donald Trump and the reversal of Folarin Balogan's red card.
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The Norwegian Football Association requires FIFA to review its ethics and political neutrality.
The Norwegian Football Association has sent a formal complaint to the International Football Federation (FIFA) demanding an investigation into three controversial situations. NRK reports this.
The Norwegian side called on FIFA to check whether ethical standards and the principle of political neutrality of the organization were violated. In particular, we are talking about the presentation of the peace prize to US President Donald Trump by FIFA head Gianni Infantino, the cancellation of the red card for American football player Folarin Balogan during the 2026 World Cup and an unsuccessful attempt to attract private investors.
Norwegian Football Association President Lise Klaveness said trust in football institutions is of fundamental importance. According to her, serious issues that arise must be dealt with independently and transparently in order to establish the circumstances of the incident and ensure accountability in accordance with FIFA rules.

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