US star Balogun knew red card reversal would ‘cause a lot of controversy’
Summary
US soccer player Folarin Balogun had his one-game ban at the World Cup lifted after President Donald Trump requested a review by FIFA. Balogun was sent off in a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina but was allowed to play against Belgium after FIFA suspended the ban, a decision that caused controversy.Key Facts
- Balogun received a red card for stepping on a Bosnian player’s ankle during a World Cup match.
- A red card normally leads to an automatic one-game ban in the tournament.
- President Donald Trump asked FIFA to review Balogun’s suspension.
- FIFA suspended the ban for a one-year probation, allowing Balogun to play the next game.
- The decision upset many people in the football community, including Belgium’s football association and former football officials.
- Critics said political influence over sports decisions hurts the fairness of the tournament.
- Balogun said he expected controversy and found it hard to ignore the outside talk before the next game.
- The USA lost 1-4 to Belgium, and Balogun had less impact in that game despite scoring three goals earlier in the tournament.
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