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UEFA says FIFA 'crossed a red line' with Balogun red card U-turn, Belgium to challenge his eligibility

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Bo Erickson
UEFA says FIFA 'crossed a red line' with Balogun red card U-turn, Belgium to challenge his eligibility
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FIFA is facing international backlash after President Trump successfully lobbied for the reversal of a red-card ban against U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. UEFA and other football bodies have criticized the move as a violation of FIFA's independent disciplinary processes.

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WASHINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended world soccer’s disciplinary process on Monday ⁠amid mounting international criticism after U.S. President Donald Trump praised FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cupred-card ban.

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