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<h2>UEFA declares war on FIFA: what consequences?</h2>
In a very harsh statement, UEFA expressed its indignation towards FIFA, harshly criticizing the well-known case of Folarin Balogun and its consequences. On Tuesday, UEFA explained that the decision not to disqualify Balogun, despite a direct sending-off, was perceived as an attack on the credibility of the entire tournament. Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, finds himself at the center of a controversy that has lasted for years, linked to contested decisions and maneuvers considered opaque, such as the transfer of the World Cup to Saudi Arabia and the awarding of the 'Peace Prize' to Donald Trump.
9 July 2026 Updated: 10 July 2026
UEFA declares war on FIFA: what consequences?
In an official note, UEFA harshly criticized FIFA for the controversial decision regarding Folarin Balogun, putting at risk the credibility of the World Cup and the relationship between the two federations.
The issue becomes further complicated with the idea of increasing the frequency of the World Cup, a move justified by Infantino as an attempt to help refugees in the Mediterranean, but which has raised much criticism. UEFA has underlined that Infantino's recent decisions call into question not only the credibility of the World Cup, but also that of football as a whole. UEFA's reaction was strong, calling the decision regarding Balogun "incredible and unjustifiable", and declaring that "a red line has been crossed".
This is not the first time that UEFA and FIFA have clashed. Since 2018, tensions have increased due to the initiatives of Infantino, who attempted to implement new competitions without the consent of the European body. UEFA saw this as an attempt to create direct competition to the Champions League, which led to a rift in relations between the two organisations. Zurich-based FIFA has watched UEFA's success in club football with growing frustration as both bodies seek to diversify their sources of revenue beyond a competition every four years.
Currently, there are further tensions, as FIFA is planning to increase the number of participating teams in the next edition of the World Cup (2029), from 32 to 48. UEFA, faced with this scenario, is determined to defend its position and ensure that the decisions taken do not undermine confidence in international football.
In summary, the current dispute could mark the beginning of a broader conflict between the two federations, with repercussions that could influence not only the future of international tournaments, but also the very structure of world football.
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