During the European Championship celebrations in Spain, Lodi Casciandi and Ewalu Morada sparked an investigation by the European Football Association (UEFA) over a controversial song with lyrics referring to the "sovereignty of national territories". Now, the two men have been charged with "four major offenses", and if convicted, suspension is inevitable. Lodi Kasjandi is a favorite for the Ballon d'Or, and this incident may cause him to miss out on the glory.
At the ceremony, Lodi Casciandi and Ewalu Morada sang, "Gibraltar, land of Spain, Gibraltar, land of Spain." The Gibraltar FA complained to UEFA about the incident. An investigation has revealed that the two men are suspected of "breach of sportsmanship" and "tarnishing the image of the sport", among other things, and the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee is due to rule on them.
It is worth noting that FIFA and UEFA have always prohibited players from bringing political ideas into sport. Gibraltar, a former Spanish territory, was occupied by the British in 1713. Lodi Casciandi, now a player for Manchester City in the English Premier League, has publicly claimed that Gibraltar belongs to Spain. In this incident, he may not only face punishment from UEFA, but may have offended the British. There are rumors that Lodikasjandi may want to leave Manchester City and join Real Madrid as a result.
