Red Card Fiasco: FIFA's Double Standard Exposed The world of international football is no stranger to controversy, but the recent decision to lift the suspension of US star forward Folarin Balogun has thrown a wrench into the system.
The move has raised questions about the integrity of the game and the authority of its governing body, FIFA.
FIFA's disciplinary committee overturned the red card shown to Balogun in the last 32 win over Bosnia Herzegovina, sparking concerns that politics may have played a role.