UEFA Slams FIFA's 'Unprecedented' Decision on Balogun Ban

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UEFA strongly criticized FIFA for overturning Folarin Balogun's suspension for the World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium.
UEFA called the decision "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable," stating it undermines the integrity of the game and sets a dangerous precedent.
The move followed a call from US President Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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UEFA strongly criticized FIFA for overturning Folarin Balogun's suspension for the World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium. UEFA called the decision "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable," stating it undermines the integrity of the game and sets a dangerous precedent. The move followed a call from US President Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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UEFA Slams FIFA's 'Unprecedented' Decision on Balogun Ban

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