2026 FIFA World Cup: 'If this was AFCON' — Governing body slammed for Balogun decision

FIFA did it for Cristiano Ronaldo after President Trump’s intervention. They’ve simply applied the same privilege to Folarin Balogun. The new norm, then: suspensions are for players without leverage. And no, it didn’t start with Balogun.

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) July 5, 2026