Webb Slams FIFA Over Balogun Red Card Saga

England's referees chief says he was 'really troubled' by the political intervention that overturned a World Cup ban.

What happened. Howard Webb publicly criticized FIFA for suspending Folarin Balogun's red-card ban after political pressure, saying it undermines the game's integrity.

• Webb said the intervention opens space for conspiracy theories.
• Premier League boss Richard Masters echoed concerns, saying it overshadowed the tournament.
• FIFA suspended the ban for 12 months after Trump's intervention.

“I was really troubled by it.”

— Howard Webb

Webb's comments highlight ongoing concerns about political influence in football governance.

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