FIFA's Balogun red card U-turn could open floodgates for disciplinary appeals, says expert

As the FIFA World Cup reaches the quarter-finals, scrutiny remains on football's governing body over its controversial decision to overturn American striker Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension -- even after the United States crashed out of the tournament in a 1-4 loss to Belgium. Speaking to CNA's Asia First, Adam Beissel, associate professor of sport leadership and management at Miami University, says FIFA's move could open the floodgates for more teams and football associations to challenge disciplinary rulings, with lasting implications for its credibility and governance.

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