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FIFA Knew of Player Ineligibility but Allowed Him to Play
FIFA was aware that a goalkeeper for the Congo national team was ineligible to play in key World Cup qualifying matches, according to reports. Despite this knowledge, FIFA reportedly allowed the player to participate in these games. The New York Times reported that FIFA found the player ineligible but permitted him to play in the World Cup, while Deccan Chronicle stated FIFA knew before the World Cup that the goalkeeper was ineligible in key qualifying games.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The New York Times
- Centre (1): Deccan Chronicle