
Belgium Protests FIFA's Reversal of Balogun Red Card
Belgium's football federation says it is 'investigating all potential options' after FIFA overturned a red card issued to U.S. forward Florian Balogun during a recent match.
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Belgium's football federation says it is 'investigating all potential options' after FIFA overturned a red card issued to U.S. forward Florian Balogun during a recent match.

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FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup ban, allowing him to play against Belgium in the round of 16, sparking criticism from Belgian officials.

FIFA has overturned Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension, clearing the US striker to play against Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 after intervention reportedly involving the White House.

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