Conflicting reports on FIFA's decision regarding US forward Folarin Balogun's red card
FIFA's action on United States striker Folarin Balogun's red card is reported differently across outlets. While some sources say the governing body effectively overturned the sanction, others claim a four‑game ban was upheld. The red card was issued in the 64th minute of the United States' match against Bosnia and Herzegovina for a challenge on defender Tarik Muharemovic. Reactions from coach Maur
FIFA decided to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun, according to multiple opposed news blocs. However, other reports state that FIFA upheld a decision to impose a four‑game ban on the USMNT striker after the red card.
In the United States' match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balogun received a red card in the 64th minute for a rash challenge involving the ankle of Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic, as reported by cbssports.com.
Mauricio Pochettino said the red card given to Balogun was "never a red card," according to cbssports.com, while UEFA described FIFA's decision to let the US forward play at the World Cup as incomprehensible, reported by wtae.
Bluesky reported that FIFA upheld the decision to impose a four‑game ban on Balogun, and Hindustan Times reported that FIFA invoked Article 27 to suspend Balogun's automatic one‑match ban after the red card.
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