Belgium appeals Balogun ban ahead of USMNT World Cup showdown
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Belgium has appealed FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one‑match ban just days before the World Cup round of 16 against the United States, arguing FIFA failed to clearly communicate the rationale. Balogun’s red card vs. Bosnia had been lifted on a probationary basis, making him eligible to play, but a ruling on the appeal could still come before kickoff amid ongoing scrutiny and involvement from U.S. and Belgian officials, and reports of a call from Donald Trump to Infantino.
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