Belgium Astonished by FIFA's Balogun Ruling

The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has released a statement expressing astonishment at FIFA's decision to declare United States striker Folarin Balogun eligible to play in the USA-Belgium round of 16 match at Seattle Stadium on Monday. The RBFA argues that FIFA is contradicting its own disciplinary code by allowing Balogun to play despite a red card that should result in automatic suspension.

According to the RBFA, Article 66.4 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code clearly states that a red card automatically results in a one-match suspension, which has been consistent throughout the World Cup. The Belgian association is now investigating all potential options to protect the rights of participating teams and maintain fair play principles in the tournament. raccoongame.org