Belgian football body challenges reversal of Balogun’s World Cup suspension
Summary
The Belgian football association plans to challenge FIFA’s decision to lift a red card suspension for USA player Folarin Balogun before the World Cup round of 16 match between Belgium and the USA. The decision came after President Donald Trump spoke with FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, leading to concerns about political involvement in the World Cup.Key Facts
- Belgium’s football federation opposes FIFA’s reversal of Balogun’s one-game suspension.
- Balogun received a red card in the round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- FIFA used Article 27 of its rules to partially suspend the disciplinary action.
- President Trump contacted FIFA president Infantino urging a review of the decision.
- This is the first time since 1962 that a World Cup red card did not result in a suspension.
- FIFA stated that Team USA could not appeal the suspension lift originally.
- Infantino said he was not involved in the decision and was informed after it was made.
- Some experts believe Balogun’s red card may have been an excessive call by the referee.
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