Tuesday briefing: UEFA says FIFA ‘crossed a red line’ over Balogun ban decision

UEFA has criticised FIFA’s decision to suspend the one-match ban imposed on United States forward Folarin Balogun following his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, describing the move as having “crossed a red line”.

The decision means Balogun remains eligible to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 despite receiving a straight red card in the previous match.

In a statement, UEFA said the automatic one-match suspension following a red card was mandatory under FIFA’s own