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UEFA slams FIFA over Balogun decision
European soccer body UEFA has lashed out at FIFA’s decision to suspend U.S. striker, Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban in the World Cup, after U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA to ask it to review the case, saying world soccer’s governing body had “crossed a red line” and undermined the integrity of the game. “We express The post UEFA slams FIFA over Balogun decision appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
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NPR News
· Jul 6, 2026
Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play
The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kickoff in Seattle. European soccer body UEFA criticizes FIFA's incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision.
Off The Press
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA rejects Belgium’s appeal over Folarin Balogun red card at World Cup
FIFA has swiftly rejected an appeal from Belgium’s soccer federation (RFBA) over Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension, saying that the federation was “not a party to the proceedings.” There has been a growing firestorm over FIFA’s last-minute decision to allow U.S. forward Balogun to play in Monday’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium, []...Click to read more
Disclose.tv
· Jul 6, 2026
[Media] JUST IN - FIFA’s Appeal Committee rejects challenge by Belgian soccer authorities to t [...]
JUST IN - FIFA’s Appeal Committee rejects challenge by Belgian soccer authorities to the reversal of team USA's Balogun red card suspension.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/br3zhxofoa/@disclosetvDisclose.tvBelgium loses appeal of Balogun eligibility after Trump defends intervention with FIFABreaking news from around the world.
Football | Mail Online
· Jul 7, 2026
FIFA face being FLOODED with appeals after Folarin Balogun red card scandal: France complain over Michael Olise's YELLOW, English FA consider raising Jarell Quansah's dismissal... and the five Three Lions stars on bookings!
FIFA face being FLOODED with appeals after Folarin Balogun red card scandal: France complain over Michael Olise's YELLOW, English FA consider raising Jarell Quansah's dismissal... and the five Three Lions stars on bookings!
The Hill
· Jul 6, 2026
Belgium submits appeal on FIFA red card suspension for Folarin Balogun
The Royal Belgian Football Association on Monday submitted an appeal to FIFA regarding a ruling that overturned a one-game ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The move came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, urging him to review the red card given to Balogun. The World Cup governing body ultimately suspended Balogun’s red...
BRICS News
· Jul 6, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇧🇪🇺🇸 FIFA denies Belgium's appeal, clearing Folarin Balogun to play.
JUST IN: FIFA denies Belgium's appeal, clearing Folarin Balogun to play.@BRICSNews
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