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‘Profoundly corrupt’: The EU’s leading FIFA critic sharpens his attack

European lawmaker Barry Andrews savages the world football governing body after U-turn on American star's suspension.

Published July 6, 2026, 11:30 PM
Updated July 6, 2026, 11:54 PM2.7K
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‘Profoundly corrupt’: The EU’s leading FIFA critic sharpens his attack

European lawmaker Barry Andrews savages the world football governing body after U-turn on American star's suspension.

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