White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Team USA’s Folarin Balogun’s red card, AP source says
FIFA cited its disciplinary code in putting Balogun’s one-match ban on probation for a year, a ruling that drew criticism from Belgium.
- FIFA overturned the red card suspension for Monday's game, clearing striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium.
- President Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday to request a review, prompting the FIFA Disciplinary Committee to suspend the automatic ban and place Balogun on one-year probation.
- Citing Article 66.4 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the Royal Belgian Football Association stated it was "astonished" by the decision, arguing the rules mandate an automatic suspension for red cards.
- Accepting the ruling, the US soccer team said it is "pleased that Folarin Balogun is eligible to compete tomorrow" and focused on the Seattle match against Belgium.
- If Balogun commits another similar infringement during probation, the original sanction will be enforced, echoing historical precedents like Brazil great Garrincha's 1962 World Cup final appeal.
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The United States risks being awarded a forfeit if Folarin Balogun, 25, plays against Belgium, HLN reports. The last word in the matter does not seem to have been said.
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While acknowledging that FIFA had relied on Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the Belgian federation argued that other regulations clearly mandate an automatic suspension following a red card.
What is Article 27 of FIFA's Disciplinary Code that allows red-carded Balogun to play?
MIAMI, July 5 : FIFA will allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in their World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium on Monday after suspending his ban for a red card in the previous round, citing Article 27 of the world ruling body's Disciplinary Code.Following is an explanation of what Article 27 is.
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FIFA stunned the soccer world by allowing the USA’s Folarin Balogun to play on Monday. Trump’s role is under the microscope
A source familiar with the matter told CNN on Sunday that Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino this week after Balogun’s red card and asked the FIFA leader to review the call. On Sunday afternoon, soccer’s governing body announced…
FIFA lifted the sanction for Balogun and Belgium broke out: they question the decision at the time of the World Cup crossing and technician Rudi García joked with the day of the innocent.
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