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Germany comments on Bologna crisis: Politics in football
Germany's Minister of State for Sport has affirmed that politics should not interfere in football matters, in response to the decision to lift the suspension of US national team forward Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup, which sparked widespread controversy, especially after intervention from US President Donald Trump. She clarified that sports decisions should remain an independent matter, and that the German government respects the autonomy of sports organizations and supports non-interference in their affairs. This statement comes after the International Federation's decision to suspend the implementation of the yellow card Balogun received, which led to dissatisfaction within the sports community and shifted the debate to the limits of political interference in sports. The US team is preparing to face Belgium in the round of 16 of the World Cup amid anticipation of Balogun's participation.
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