FIFA, Ronaldo and Balogun

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How Cristiano Ronaldo is the precedent for FIFA changing Folarin Balogun's USA red-card suspension
FIFA has done this before. That's the real thing you need to know when trying to make sense of their out-of-nowhere decision to allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium on Monday night in the World Cup Round of 16.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Folarin Balogun and FIFA reversing red-card suspension, explained
Europe is furious over Balogun reprieve but FIFA suspended red card bans for Ronaldo and others before this
FIFA praises World Cup referee who Trump claimed was ‘suspect’ after red card for Balogun
FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who questioned his integrity for sending off Folarin Balogun.

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Folarin Balogun confirms he was not involved in getting Belgium ban overturned
Trump says he asked FIFA for review of Folarin Balogun red card: ‘I didn’t think it was a foul’
World Cup news: Switzerland beat Colombia on pens as sickness bug strikes England's rivals
US President Donald Trump has confirmed he personally lobbied his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino on the topic and Trump has subsequently been mocked following Belgium's thrashing of the hosts.

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US crashes out of World Cup as storm over Trump interference overshadows tournament
Trump Admits He Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension Ahead of High-Stakes Match

UEFA Called Out for Silence on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Red Card Incident but Accusing FIFA’s Recent Decision

FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card and clear him for Monday’s Round of 16 clash against Belgium has been slammed by many. UEFA in fact publicly criticized this decision.
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Ancellotti unhappy at Ronaldo red card

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti accused Athletic Bilbao’s Carlos Gurpegi of exaggerated theatrics in the action that led to Cristiano Ronaldo’s sending off in a 1-1 draw on Sunday. The recently crowned Ballon d’Or winner was given his marching ...

A red card means trouble and controversy at the World Cup: Here's what to know

The Americans are seeing red over the most controversial and consequential red card so far in the World Cup. While the United States celebrated a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, fans and players were angry and frustrated by a second-half red card that sent off star striker Falorin Balogun.