Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘crossing a red line’ over lifting of Folarin Balogun’s red card ban
Uefa has strongly criticized Fifa for overturning a red card suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun ahead of a World Cup match. The decision followed an intervention by Donald Trump, leading to accusations that Fifa has compromised the integrity of the tournament.
Folarin Balogun takes part in a USA training session in Washington on Sunday, the same day it was announced the striker’s suspension had been lifted. Photograph: John Dorton/USSF/Getty Folarin Balogun takes part in a USA training session in Washington on Sunday, the same day it was announced the striker’s suspension had been lifted. Photograph: John Dorton/USSF/Getty World Cup 2026 Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘crossing a red line’ over lifting of Folarin Balogun’s red card ban Decision is ‘incomprehensible and unjustifiable’
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