Neil Eggleston

Neil Eggleston

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Neil Eggleston is a prominent American attorney known for his expertise in legal and regulatory matters, particularly in the context of sports governance. He served as the White House Counsel under President Barack Obama from 2014 to 2017, where he provided legal advice on a wide range of issues. Recently, Eggleston has been in the news as the chair of FIFA's Appeals Committee, which made a significant ruling regarding the eligibility of Mexican football clubs León and Pachuca in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, emphasizing the importance of compliance with FIFA regulations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
386,296
Power
12,676$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 174,395 $21,000,000 11,064$
Brazil 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 211,049,527 174,855 $1,500,000 1,243$
Argentina 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 45,195,774 37,046 $450,000 369$
Totals 3 587,247,952 386,296 $22,950,000 12,676$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Neil Eggleston was the chairperson of the FIFA Appeal Committee but was not involved in the decision regarding Folarin Balogun. 5

Fox News: Folarin Balogun red card: FIFA makes decision in Belgium appeal

Brazil Brazil: Neil Eggleston is the president of the Appeals Commission who had to recuse himself from the case regarding Balogun. 5

O Globo: Federação Belga pede suspensão de Balogun em jogo por vaga nas quartas de final da Copa do Mundo

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Neil Eggleston is the president of the FIFA Appeals Committee that made the ruling regarding León and Pachuca. 7

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: FIFA le deja las cosas claras a León y Pachuca sobre el Mundial de Clubes; Alajuelense toma nota