El Salvador has been suspended from competing in all world football internationals. FIFA, the governing body in football, suspended the Salvadorian Football Association (FESFUT) over government involvement. The Salvadorian government refused to recognise local football officials that FIFA had appointed. Last year, the head of the Salvadorian Football Association, Rodrigo Calvo , resigned. FIFA stepped in and appointed a special commission to reform the finances of the association. However, Salvadorian president Mauricio Funes refused to recognize the commission. FIFA considered this political interference. The suspension affects next month ’ s World Cup in South Africa. Despite the national team not qualifying, three referees have been selected to participate in the tournament. If the suspension is not overturned by the start of the tournament, they will not be able to participate.
El Salvador has been suspended from competing in all world football internationals. FIFA, the governing body in football, suspended the (FESFUT) over government involvement. The Salvadorian government refused to recognise local football officials that FIFA had appointed. Last year, the head of the Salvadorian Football Association, , resigned. FIFA stepped in and appointed a special commission to reform the finances of the association. However, Salvadorian president refused to recognize the commission. FIFA considered this political interference. The suspension affects next month ' s World Cup in South Africa. Despite the not qualifying, three referees have been selected to participate in the tournament. If the suspension is not overturned by the start of the tournament, they will not be able to participate.
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