UEFA Condemns FIFA's Overturning of USMNT's Balogun Red Card as 'Unprecedented and Unjustifiable'
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Andreas Wiseman
Summary
UEFA has strongly criticized FIFA's decision to overturn USMNT star Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, calling it "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable." Balogun received a straight red card during the US's World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the suspension was reportedly overturned following White House lobbying. UEFA's statement accuses FIFA of crossing a red line and undermining the integrity of the sport's disciplinary processes.
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DeadlineUEFA Condemns FIFA's Overturning of USMNT's Balogun Red Card as 'Unprecedented and Unjustifiable'deadline.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledUEFA tore into world soccer body FIFA, saying it had 'crossed a red line'
described the move as 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable'
Balogun received a straight red card for a tackle during the U.S.'s World Cup last 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina
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