Uefa 'disbelief' as Fifa cross a ‘red line’ on Folarin Balogun ban

UEFA expressed “disbelief” at the decision, which it said was “unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable”.

REPRIEVE: United States striker Folarin Balogun is now eligible for Monday's Round of 16 tie against Belgium. Pic: Jamie Squire/Getty Images

UEFA says FIFA’s decision to suspend a red card shown to United States striker Folarin Balogun “crossed a red line”.

The former Arsenal forward is free to face Belgium in the last 16 on Monday evening, unless an appeal by the Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is successful.