Belgium Appeals FIFA Decision on Balogun Red Card

The Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is attempting to reverse at the last minute the controversial FIFA decision to withdraw the red card from Folarin Balogun, the star striker of the United States national team. The move comes allegedly after a call from US President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. esporist.org

According to national press, just hours before the match between Belgium and the United States (17:00 local time; 02:00 peninsular time), the Belgians have initiated an appeal procedure. The decision has caused astonishment and indignation in Belgium that continues to grow as the match approaches.