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FIFA Refuses to Explain Balogun Decision

FIFA declined to provide specific reasons for allowing Folarin Balogun to play in USA vs Belgium match despite his suspension.

FIFA's Committee Disciplinary President issued a statement regarding the decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play without explaining the specific circumstances that led to this decision. The statement only mentioned that the suspension was lifted "taking into account all the specific circumstances of the incident and the evidence available."

Despite the controversy surrounding Balogun's red card and subsequent suspension, FIFA maintained that such reviews are "not a novelty in modern football" without elaborating on the specific factors that influenced their decision to let the forward play in the crucial knockout match. bettingx.club