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UEFA Condemns FIFA Over Reversed Red Card Suspension After Trump Intervention
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First reported by Ynet · 20 hours ago
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UEFA publicly criticized FIFA after the reversal of US player Florian Balogun's red card suspension, reportedly following intervention by US President Donald Trump. UEFA warned this decision undermines the integrity and fairness of the World Cup competition. Belgium has been allowed to appeal the ruling ahead of their knockout match against the US.
- 01UEFA condemns FIFA for overturning US player Balogun's red card suspension after Trump intervention.
- 02Balogun's automatic one-game ban was canceled following a call between Trump and FIFA President Infantino.
- 03UEFA states rules on red card suspensions allow no discretion and warns of competition integrity damage.
- 04Belgium received permission to appeal FIFA's decision before their upcoming World Cup match against the US.
- 05UEFA calls FIFA's move unprecedented and unjustified, raising concerns over political influence in football.
- 06The dispute marks a rare public clash between UEFA and FIFA during the World Cup.
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Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
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N12Center · Hebrew17 hours ago
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