FIFA Overrules Red Card Ban | San Jose News

Folarin Balogun, U.S. star striker with three goals, got a straight red card for accidentally stepping on an opponent — normally a one-game ban — but FIFA pulled the suspension for the crucial round of sixteen match, sparking outrage from Belgium who say they’ve been ignored and plan to challenge his eligibility. With President Trump backing FIFA’s move and the European Commission warning against political interference, this rare decision has ignited a firestorm over who controls the rules in global football. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a14ffd1e27813be1