FIFA Statements
FIFA - Latest statements from the press
international governing body of association football
“ All I did was ask for a review,
Donald Trump,
FIFA World Cup 2026: Integrity of tournament questioned as Trump, FIFA…
“ You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition,
Kylian Mbappé,
FIFA president condemns racist abuse of Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay…
“ I saw the play, and I'm a person that loves sports. That wasn't a foul. That wasn't even an infraction,
Donald Trump,
Trump-backed Balogun fails to justify dramatic FIFA reprieve against…
“ I didnt think it was a foul. I thought it was two great athletes that crashed into each other and got entangled.\
Donald Trump,
Trump says he asked FIFA to review Balogun red card before Belgium…
“ I didnt say, You have to do this.\
Donald Trump,
Trump says he asked FIFA to review Balogun red card before Belgium…
“ We're going to have a full team, and Belgium is going to have a full team, and you know what? If they beat us, then they can be really proud,
Donald Trump,
Donald Trump didn’t know what a red card was, felt compelled to…
“ Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!
Donald Trump,
Balogun’s red card: Trump’s role confirmed as FIFA lifts one-match ban…
“ We found out about it just coming over here,
Christian Pulisic,
Just three phone calls from Trump and FIFA overturned US star’s red…
“ If you look at the foul, it was just zero intent at all,
Christian Pulisic,
Balogun’s red card: Trump’s role confirmed as FIFA lifts one-match ban…
“ I think he's already texted me, I haven't checked yet,
Kylian Mbappé,
Kylian Mbappe: If we have to get our hands dirty, we’ll do it
“ That's their football. That's the way they play,
Kylian Mbappé,
Kylian Mbappe: If we have to get our hands dirty, we’ll do it
“ If we have to get our hands dirty, we'll do it,
Kylian Mbappé,
Kylian Mbappe: If we have to get our hands dirty, we’ll do it