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<h1>Balogun case, Tardelli: "In this World Cup it is enough to receive orders".</h1>
FIFA's recent decision to suspend the suspension of US national team striker Folarin Balogun has sparked a heated debate in the world of football, not only among fans, but also in television studios. Balogun, who was sent off in the previous match, will have the chance to take the field against Belgium, in a crucial match for his team. Marco Tardelli, former footballer and world champion in 1982, expressed his disappointment with FIFA's handling of this situation.
8 July 2026
Balogun case, Tardelli: "In this World Cup it is enough to receive orders".
FIFA's decision to suspend Balogun's suspension for the match against Belgium has sparked controversy, with Tardelli openly criticizing the federation and Paola Ferrari dissociating herself from suggestions of external pressure.
"It's a very bad thing. Apart from the foul, whether he did it voluntarily or not, if it had happened in the penalty area a penalty would have been awarded... But in this World Cup you can do anything, you just need to receive orders", declared Tardelli, highlighting how the decision may appear controversial and questionable. His words seem to allude to possible external pressure that would have influenced FIFA's decision.
The situation is further complicated by suggestions that the White House, and in particular Donald Trump, had a role in the decision. In fact, Trump publicly expressed satisfaction with FIFA's choice, which further fueled suspicions about possible interference.
In this climate of controversy, the presenter Paola Ferrari also wanted to express her opinion. She distanced herself from Tardelli's statements, stating: "It's an important thing that you say, you take responsibility for it. I don't know who can give orders to Infantino." Ferrari seems to want to maintain a certain distance from the insinuations of external pressure, while recognizing the relevance of the issue.
Tardelli finally closed his speech by underlining that he had not made direct references to specific people, even though his speech was clear and direct. The issue of FIFA and its decisions continues to raise questions and controversies, in a context where the transparency and integrity of the game are increasingly called into question. The match between the United States and Belgium therefore promises to be not only a sporting match, but also a stage for tensions and controversies that go beyond the playing field.
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