THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Belgium Moves to Stop U.S. Soccer Star Balogun from Playing in World Cup Match.
Belgium is challenging FIFA's decision to overturn U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s suspension, which allows him to play in Monday's World Cup match against the European team.
Belgium is challenging FIFA’s decision to overturn U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s suspension, which allows him to play in Monday’s World Cup match against the European team . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: FIFA reversed a one-game suspension for U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun following a controversial red card in a World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Belgium, set to play against the U.S. on Monday evening, is appealing the decision in an effort to reinstate Balogun’s ban. The initial reversal came after a review of the red card and a phone call between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President Donald J. Trump . DETAIL: Belgian officials and coach Rudi Garcia criticized the decision to overturn Balogun’s ban,…Open