Belgian federation to challenge FIFA’s decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
Belgium says FIFA should not have lifted Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban, arguing the ruling was not publicly disclosed.
- Belgium has secured the right to appeal FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension, less than 24 hours before their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against the United States.
- Balogun was shown a straight red card for a challenge on Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic, triggering Article 66.4 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, which mandates automatic suspension for red cards.
- USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino defended the ruling, stating, "Never was this a red card," while arguing the incident was accidental and his team suffered playing 35 minutes a man down.
- Unable to review the confidential FIFA ruling, the Belgian federation submitted formal appeal arguments by 5:00 a.m. PST on Monday, expressing significant frustration over the opacity of the decision.
- Today in Seattle, the United States faces Belgium in the Round of 16, seeking to improve a poor historical record after losing their last six encounters since 1930.
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Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Balogun play in World Cup
The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game.Belgium takes on the United States later Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals.The Belgian federation (RBFA) said it has still not received either “FIFA’s decision or any explanation regarding this matter. In these circumstances, it has no choice but to challenge the …
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Belgian federation to challenge FIFA’s decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium takes on the United States later Monday for a spo...
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