FIFA Rejects Belgium Request; Balogun Can Play FIFA's decision to reject Belgium's request for an explanation of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension has sparked widespread criticism.
The governing body effectively told Belgium to mind its own business, which is precisely what many are accusing them of doing. At the heart of this controversy lies FIFA's opaque disciplinary process.
The organization's decision to suspend Balogun for stepping awkwardly on an opponent's ankle was always going to be contentious, but it's the lack of transparency surrounding the suspension that has raised serious questions about accountability within FIFA.