The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) is considering or planning to file a formal complaint to FIFA, and specifically to its ethics committee, regarding the red card suspension of USA forward Folarin Balogun. The decision, which FIFA overturned after a request from US President Donald Trump, has drawn criticism from the NFF President who says it compromises the integrity of the disciplinary process.
FIFA revoked the red card that had been issued to Balogun during the World Cup after a direct request from Trump, according to multiple sources. However, one source did not mention Trump's involvement, creating some ambiguity in the reporting.
"This was an error" — NFF President Lise Klaveness
NFF President Lise Klaveness has stated she will pursue a formal ethics complaint over the incident. The head of the Norwegian federation said that political interference in the disciplinary process put football's integrity at risk.
