FIFA backs referee after Trump criticism
Infantino is facing growing pressure after Trump publicly revealed he had asked for a review of Balogun's red card , a decision that allowed the United States…
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"He is an experienced and highly respected referee and we maintain full confidence in him as a trusted match official." Balogun was eventually allowed to start Monday's last-16 clash with Belgium and was named in the starting lineup by coach Mauricio Pochettino. "Raphael Claus is refereeing at his second FIFA World Cup having been with us in Qatar in 2022," Collina said. FIFA relied on Article 27 of its disciplinary code to suspend Balogun's red-card ban for one year, allowing him to play while the matter remains under review.
Furthermore, Labour MP Clive Betts, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Football, said FIFA needed to explain its actions.
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"He is an experienced and highly respected referee and we maintain full confidence in him as a trusted match official." Balogun was eventually allowed to start Monday's last-16 clash with Belgium and was named in the starting lineup by coach Mauricio Pochettino.
according to Channel News Asia"Raphael Claus is refereeing at his second FIFA World Cup having been with us in Qatar in 2022," Collina said.
according to Channel News AsiaFIFA relied on Article 27 of its disciplinary code to suspend Balogun's red-card ban for one year, allowing him to play while the matter remains under review.
according to Daily ExpressLabour MP Clive Betts, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Football, said FIFA needed to explain its actions.
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