Source: Fortune
Summary
FIFA has suspended the one-game ban on US men’s soccer team striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium. Balogun received a red card and was ejected from the US game against Bosnia and Herzegovina for a foul. FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee suspended the automatic one-game ban and put Balogun on probation for one year instead. The Royal Belgian Football Association expressed surprise at the decision and is investigating options. US President Donald Trump had called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review Balogun’s suspension.
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FIFA’s decision to suspend the ban on Balogun comes after US President Donald Trump’s call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The Royal Belgian Football Association is “astonished” by the decision. Balogun’s availability for the match against Belgium is a boost for the US team. The decision is a reversal of the automatic one-game ban that comes with a red card. FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has used its discretion to put Balogun on probation instead.
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Author: Evan Null
