Belgium Appeals FIFA Over Balogun’s Lifted Red Card Ban

Belgium’s football federation has formally challenged FIFA’s decision to suspend the one-match ban on US forward Folarin Balogun. They say they only learned of the ruling from media reports and had little opportunity to review the governing body’s reasoning. The Royal Belgian FA argues FIFA failed to follow its own appeals process. They claim they never received a written decision and were given only hours to lodge a case. A neutral judge is now reviewing submissions ahead of the Round of 16 clash between the US and Belgium. Belgium coach Rudi Garcia insists the appeal defends football’s integrity. Meanwhile, US coach Mauricio Pochettino and reports of political intervention add further twists before kick-off.

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