Balogun's red card U-turn shocks Belgium, delights Trump
Published - July 06, 2026 02:38 am IST
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In 1962, Brazil great Garrincha was sent off in the semi-final but he was cleared to play the final after a successful appeal backed by Chilean fans and President Jorge Alessandri, helping his side beat Czechoslovakia 3-1. Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo was handed a five-match ban after receiving a red card for a tackle that seriously injured Canada midfielder Ismael Kone during a group match at the tournament. LOS ANGELES: The World Cup was plunged into uproar on Sunday after FIFA suspended a red card given to United States star Folarin Balogun ahead of the host nation’s clash with Belgium, in a bombshell move welcomed by President Donald Trump but slammed as “astonishing” by Belgian officials.
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In 1962, Brazil great Garrincha was sent off in the semi-final but he was cleared to play the final after a successful appeal backed by Chilean fans and President Jorge Alessandri, helping his side beat Czechoslovakia 3-1.
according to The Hindu - HomeQatar midfielder Assim Madibo was handed a five-match ban after receiving a red card for a tackle that seriously injured Canada midfielder Ismael Kone during a group match at the tournament.
according to The Hindu - HomeLOS ANGELES: The World Cup was plunged into uproar on Sunday after FIFA suspended a red card given to United States star Folarin Balogun ahead of the host nation’s clash with Belgium, in a bombshell move welcomed by President Donald Trump but slammed as “astonishing” by Belgian officials
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