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Fifa's Balogun Decision Sparks Outrage: 'Bad, Bad, Bad!'
6 Jul
Summary
- Norway manager slams Fifa for overturning striker's red card.
- Folarin Balogun's suspension was downgraded after US intervention.
- The decision sets a worrying precedent for future football matches.
Norway manager Stale Solbakken has voiced strong disapproval of Fifa's decision to reverse a red card suspension for United States striker Folarin Balogun. Balogun received a sending off for a challenge during the USA's World Cup win against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Reports suggest the US administration contacted Fifa, leading to the punishment being downgraded to a one-year suspended ban. This change makes Balogun eligible to play against Belgium.
Solbakken described the decision as 'big mistake by Fifa' and 'bad, bad, bad, bad, bad.' He expressed concern that this could unfairly benefit the USA and questioned what precedent it sets for future disciplinary actions.
