Tuchel criticises Fifa over Balogun - where does this end?
Summary
England coach Thomas Tuchel criticized FIFA for the unclear rules about player suspensions at the World Cup after FIFA decided not to ban United States striker Folarin Balogun, who was sent off in a previous match. Tuchel expressed confusion about whether teams can appeal red or yellow cards and how the disciplinary process works.Key Facts
- Folarin Balogun, a U.S. striker, was sent off against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- FIFA chose not to suspend Balogun for the next match against Belgium.
- Balogun is the leading goalscorer for the U.S. team in the World Cup.
- England player Jarell Quansah was sent off during England’s 3-2 win over Mexico.
- Both red cards came after video assistant referee (VAR) reviews.
- Tuchel questioned FIFA’s consistency about appeals and suspensions in the tournament.
- The next England match is a quarter-final against Norway.
- Tuchel expressed uncertainty about where to set boundaries for appeals and card decisions.
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