Fifa Hits Back at Uefa Over Balogun Suspension Upholding

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Fifa defended its decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, calling Uefa's condemnation hypocritical and citing similar practices in Uefa-affiliated leagues.
The decision, which allowed Balogun to play against Belgium, followed lobbying from White House officials.

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Fifa defended its decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, calling Uefa's condemnation hypocritical and citing similar practices in Uefa-affiliated leagues. The decision, which allowed Balogun to play against Belgium, followed lobbying from White House officials.

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