Croatian journalist slams FIFA as 'worst organization' amid claims of political pressure
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A Croatian journalist criticized FIFA, calling it the 'worst organization' and citing political pressure from Donald Trump.
- The journalist highlighted an incident where sensors were activated for a Croatian match but not elsewhere.
- The criticism followed the annulment of a red card for Folarin Balogun in a match against Belgium.
A Croatian journalist has launched a scathing critique of FIFA, labeling it the 'worst organization' and alleging political interference in its decisions. The journalist pointed to a specific instance where sensors were activated for a Croatian match, but not for others, as an example of perceived bias and mismanagement.
The criticism intensified with the mention of political pressure allegedly exerted by former U.S. President Donald Trump. This pressure, the journalist claims, led to the annulment of a red card issued to Folarin Balogun during a match between Croatia and Belgium.
For Croatia's match, they turned on the sensors, and somewhere else they did not! FIFA is the worst organization.
This incident and the broader critique suggest a deep dissatisfaction with FIFA's governance and decision-making processes. The journalist's strong language indicates a belief that the organization is not only inefficient but also susceptible to external political influences, undermining the integrity of the sport.
As the peak of absurdity, he pointed out the political pressure from President Donald Trump, after which Folarin Balogun's red card for the match against Belgium was annulled.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.