'It's April Fools' - Rudi Garcia and Belgium fume as FIFA clears USMNT star Folarin Balogun to face Red Devils
Belgium's football federation is challenging a FIFA decision that allows USMNT player Folarin Balogun to play in an upcoming World Cup match despite a previous red card. The federation argues the decision contradicts FIFA's own disciplinary regulations regarding automatic suspensions.
Belgium manager Rudi Garcia said he was stunned to learn that United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun will be available for Monday's World Cup clash. The Belgian federation has since said it will explore every possible avenue to challenge FIFA's decision, with both Garcia and the FA framing their opposition as a defense of football.
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