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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Uefa claims Fifa ‘crossed a red line’ after ‘unjustifiable’ decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s ban

European football’s governing body, Uefa, has launched a scathing attack on Fifa, declaring its decision to suspend a red card shown to United States striker Folarin Balogun as having "crossed a red line".

The controversial ruling means the former Arsenal forward is now free to play against Belgium in the last 16 on Monday evening, unless an appeal by the Belgian Football Association (RBFA) proves successful.

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