Folarin Balogun eligible to play for US v Belgium as Fifa rescinds red card suspension
Summary
Folarin Balogun will play for the USA in their World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium because FIFA has suspended his one-game ban from a red card he received earlier. The suspension means Balogun can play but must avoid similar fouls for one year, or the ban will take effect.Key Facts
- Balogun received a red card for stepping on an opponent’s ankle during a game against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The red card led to a one-game suspension, which FIFA’s disciplinary committee has now suspended.
- The decision was made under FIFA’s Disciplinary Code Article 27, which allows red cards to be overturned in some cases.
- Balogun is on probation for one year; if he commits a similar offense during this time, he will serve the one-game ban.
- U.S. Soccer supports the decision and is focused on the upcoming game against Belgium.
- Balogun has scored three goals in three World Cup starts so far.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino said the red card was unintentional and a normal football accident.
- Balogun said he wants to set a good example for young fans by handling the situation calmly.
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