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Balogun controversy: FIFA reportedly plans sudden rule change
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FIFA reportedly plans to change automatic suspension rules following the Balogun red card controversy at the World Cup.
Folarin Balogun was allowed to play in a World Cup knockout match despite receiving a red card, sparking ongoing controversy. FIFA is now reportedly considering changes to how automatic suspensions are handled in future tournaments, suggesting the governing body may alter its rulebook in response to the incident.
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UK timesStrong8 reports from 8 outlets. First reported by The Independent, 14 Oct.
- ESPN
- Voetbal International
- RMC Sport
- Kicker
- The Athletic
- The Independent
- talkSPORT
- Mundo Deportivo
- FIFA to amend rules after Balogun case, but Belgium wants more answersVoetbal International
- After Balogun scandal at World Cup, FIFA to modify Article 27RMC Sport
- Balogun controversy: FIFA reportedly plans sudden rule changeKickerThis article
- FIFA seeking rule change to avoid repeat of Folarin Balogun World Cup scandaltalkSPORT
- FIFA proposes rule change to justify the 'Balogun case'Mundo Deportivo
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