Belgian federation to challenge FIFA’s decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
Summary
The Belgian soccer federation is questioning FIFA’s decision to allow U.S. player Folarin Balogun to play in a World Cup match despite his red card in the previous game. Belgium plans to challenge Balogun’s eligibility because FIFA has not properly explained or shared the details behind lifting his suspension.Key Facts
- Folarin Balogun, a forward for the U.S. team, received a red card in a World Cup game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which usually leads to a one-game suspension.
- FIFA decided to lift Balogun’s suspension for the next match against Belgium, allowing him to play.
- The Belgian federation has not received a clear explanation or official decision document from FIFA about this change.
- Belgium says it must challenge Balogun’s eligibility due to lack of proper communication from FIFA.
- FIFA treated Belgium’s request for information as an appeal but gave them only a few hours to respond, without providing relevant details.
- U.S. President Donald Trump supported the decision to let Balogun play.
- The Belgian federation and the European Commission criticized FIFA’s handling of the case, calling it unfair and against the principles of fair play.
- This may be the first time since 1962 a red card at the World Cup did not result in a suspension.
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