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Balogun Red Card Sparks Referee Crisis | Auckland News
FIFA’s controversial decision to let Folarin Balogun play in the World Cup after a red card has sparked outrage, with Premier League officials warning it erodes trust in football’s disciplinary system. Former World Cup referee Howard Webb and CEO Richard Masters fear outside pressure created unnecessary chaos, fueling baseless suspicions of corruption and distracting from the game itself. With no mechanism to overturn red cards like domestic leagues, FIFA’s move risks setting a dangerous precedent — especially as the new Premier League season kicks off with stricter enforcement aimed at…
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