Astonished Belgium vow to ‘defend football’ after Fifa’s shock Balogun reversal
Summary
FIFA surprised many by allowing US striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup knockout match against Belgium, reversing his suspension. Belgium’s coach and players expressed frustration, while the US team showed relief and readiness for the game.Key Facts
- FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun’s suspension just before the US vs. Belgium World Cup match.
- Belgium’s coach Rudi Garcia and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reacted with surprise and disappointment.
- The Belgian football federation said it was shocked and is considering options to respond.
- FIFA used a disciplinary rule (Article 27) previously applied to Cristiano Ronaldo to justify the reversal.
- The US team found out about Balogun’s return through social media and welcomed the news.
- Some reports suggest the White House may have asked FIFA to lift Balogun’s ban.
- US players stressed that winning depends on the whole team, not just one player.
- The unexpected change has added uncertainty for Belgium’s game strategy.
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