Fifa reject Belgium’s appeal as ‘inadmissible’ and clear Balogun to play in USA World Cup clash
FIFA said Belgium had no standing to appeal and kept Balogun eligible for the United States’ round-of-16 match, despite questions over the red card review.
- On Monday, FIFA declared the Royal Belgian Football Association's appeal regarding Folarin Balogun "inadmissible," confirming the United States forward remains eligible for the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium.
- Claiming they had "only a few hours" to act, the RBFA challenged Balogun's eligibility after FIFA allegedly removed automatic suspension details from pre-match presentations without explanation.
- The FIFA Appeal Committee ruled the RBFA lacks standing to appeal because it is not a party to the proceedings, preventing the federation from contesting the earlier one-game ban suspension reversal.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed he discussed the red card reversal with President Donald Trump, though he emphasized independent judicial bodies with chairperson Neil Eggleston recused rendered the final decision.
- Following Sunday's suspension reversal, Balogun remains cleared to play in Monday's round-of-16 match against Belgium, overruling the initial one-game ban handed down after his dismissal.
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FIFA Makes Final Ruling On Folarin Balogun Status After Belgium Appeals – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Danielle
FIFA on Monday dismissed Belgium’s challenge to star U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s eligibility to play in Monday’s round of 16 contest. FIFA ruled that a request from the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) for an explanation of Balogun’s suspended red card as “inadmissible,” meaning they have no grounds to appeal the decision. Balogun remains clear to play against Belgium. FIFA has dismissed Belgium’s challenge over the eligibility of F…
The Belgian Football Association (RBFA) had been given the green light to appeal the decision to make Folarin Balogun's suspension conditional, but the appeal has been rejected. The news agency Reuters writes on the back of...
USMNT's Folarin Balogun allowed to play Seattle World Cup match after FIFA rejects Belgium appeal
FIFA has rejected an appeal from the Royal Belgium Football Association over the decision to make U.S. striker Folarin Balogun eligible to play in Monday’s World Cup elimination match in...
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