WORLD CUP | Belgium’s Raskin Says Squad Felt Injustice Over Balogun Ban Reversal
2026-07-07 05:28:46
Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said the squad felt a “sense of injustice” after FIFA suspended United States striker Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban shortly before their World Cup last-16 match in Seattle, according to Yahoo Sports. Balogun, 25, had been shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic in the previous round, but FIFA suspended the ban for 12 months on Sunday; US President Donald Trump said Monday he asked FIFA to review the decision after speaking with president Gianni Infantino. Balogun started as Belgium beat the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to reach the quarter-finals, while Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said the affair boosted the team and coach Rudi Garcia said Balogun spoke to him after the match.
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