Balogun case has damaged trust in FIFA's decision-making
The case surrounding American forward Folarin Balogun at the football World Cup has further repercussions following the elimination of the USA. Longtime FIFA referee and television expert Patrick Ittrich warned that the case could damage referees for a long time, and that the consequences cannot yet be estimated, in his view. ct24.ceskatelevize.cz ↗
The United States were eliminated after a 1:4 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16 in Seattle. Balogun started in the lineup despite a previous red card, since FIFA had conditionally suspended his ban before the match. The decision sparked widespread controversy, as US President Donald Trump admitted that he had called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and requested a review of Balogun's red card from the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Trump also claimed that he did not pressure FIFA or dictate how it should rule. Spiegel.de ↗
After the criticism, Infantino emphasized the independence of FIFA's disciplinary bodies and stated that he regularly receives similar contacts on various topics. The chairman of FIFA's disciplinary committee defended the decision, while European reactions were sharply critical. Before the match, the Belgian side had signaled possible steps against Balogun's participation, but FIFA did not accept its objections. Deutschlandfunk ↗
On the pitch, the dispute did not help the Americans. Belgium dominated, Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, and a goalkeeping error contributed to the match being decided early. After Canada and Mexico, the last co-host of the tournament was thus also eliminated. Following the win, Belgian players and fans also responded with messages directed at Trump. The case thus remains not only a sporting but also a reputational test for FIFA and its disciplinary system. Telex ↗
The United States were eliminated after a 1:4 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16 in Seattle. Balogun started in the lineup despite a previous red card, since FIFA had conditionally suspended his ban before the match. The decision sparked widespread controversy, as US President Donald Trump admitted that he had called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and requested a review of Balogun's red card from the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Trump also claimed that he did not pressure FIFA or dictate how it should rule. Spiegel.de ↗
After the criticism, Infantino emphasized the independence of FIFA's disciplinary bodies and stated that he regularly receives similar contacts on various topics. The chairman of FIFA's disciplinary committee defended the decision, while European reactions were sharply critical. Before the match, the Belgian side had signaled possible steps against Balogun's participation, but FIFA did not accept its objections. Deutschlandfunk ↗
On the pitch, the dispute did not help the Americans. Belgium dominated, Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, and a goalkeeping error contributed to the match being decided early. After Canada and Mexico, the last co-host of the tournament was thus also eliminated. Following the win, Belgian players and fans also responded with messages directed at Trump. The case thus remains not only a sporting but also a reputational test for FIFA and its disciplinary system. Telex ↗
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