UEFA President Skips World Cup Final to Protest FIFA’s Controversial Decisions

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The UEFA chief reportedly avoided the 2026 World Cup final to signal growing frustration with FIFA’s leadership. Tensions peaked after FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun’s red card following political intervention, a move UEFA branded “unprecedented and unjustifiable.” Disputes deepened when a Somali referee was denied entry to the United States. In solidarity, UEFA appointed him to officiate the Super Cup. Both bodies also clashed over new tournament rules, the expanded 48-team format and ticket pricing ahead of Euro 2028.

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