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FIFA’s Red Card Controversy | Auckland News
Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card ban was suspended by FIFA — sparking outrage, political intervention, and a global reckoning over sports governance. After being sent off for a tackle, Balogun was placed on probation instead of facing a suspension, a move hailed by President Trump as “brilliant” and defended by FIFA as procedurally sound — though UEFA and global football bodies slammed it as unprecedented and unjustifiable. Belgium questioned Balogun’s eligibility for their upcoming match, citing lack of clarity from FIFA, while Brazil defended their referee. Former FIFA boss Sepp Blatter…
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