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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Martin McMillan

UEFA says ‘red line’ crossed by FIFA’s decision to reverse Balogun World Cup ban

Folarin Balogun was sent off but had his ban suspended (Image: PA)

UEFA says FIFA’s decision to suspend a red card shown to United States striker Folarin Balogun “crossed a red line”.

The former Arsenal forward is free to face Belgium in the last 16 on Monday evening, unless an appeal by the Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is successful.

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