Oh no! An African nation reportedly stands the risk of being kicked out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup before it even gets underway. 😲 Here's why ➡
Tunisia's World Cup fate is hanging in the balance after FIFA warned the Tunisian Football Federation that their national team will pay the price if the country's government interferes in footballing matters. This warning comes after Tunisia's youth and sports minister Kamel Deguiche issued a statement in which he threatened to"dissolve the federal bureaux", including the nation's football federation.
It is clear in FIFA's rules and regulations that an association must be free from any third-party or government influence to ensure the federation is not corrupted by lobbyists. , FIFA's chief director of member associations, Kenny Jean-Marie, sent a letter to the Tunisian Football Federation requesting that Deguiche clarify his threat.
"State authorities' attempts to interfere in the Tunisian Federation's internal affairs and its threats to dissolve FTF’s office," the letter read, per"In this regard, we would like to remind you that member associations of FIFA are legally obligated to conduct their affairs independently and without undue influence from third parties.
"Any failure to comply with these obligations may result in the imposition of penalties under the FIFA laws, including suspension of the relevant association."If the government member continues with his initial threat, then Tunisia will be banished from the tournament.Kenya and Zimbabwe are also currently serving FIFA suspensions after a similar state of affairs in which there were"undue influence from third parties".
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Wales to change their name after the World Cup? | KickoffThe Wales national team is reportedly considering changing its name after the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 😳 More here! ➡
Read more »
The Inaugural US Business in Africa Awards and Conference 2022.The Inaugural US Business in Africa Awards, which celebrated US businesses in Africa contributing to Africa's development, took place at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg on Friday 28 October. Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Witwatersrand, Professor Zeblon Vilakazi hailed the Awards as an "auspicious occasion marking the beginning of this pioneering initiative dedicated to enhancing Africa-US economic relations through a competitive process. Find out more.
Read more »
Black Friday 2022: How Takealot Plans To Make You Buy Things You...Dust off those credit cards, South Africa, and prepare to buy things you don't need at prices that aren't that much of a saving.
Read more »
Qatar 2022 | Know your favourites: Can Harry Kane fire England to glory?England’s only World Cup triumph was in 1966, when they beat West Germany 4-2 in the final. Ever since, the Three Lions have been perennial under-achievers at the world’s greatest showpiece.
Read more »