Zurich: (Right Now News) FIFA has suspended the ban on American footballer Florian Balogun, prompting protests from UEFA and Belgium. UEFA stated that easing the suspension after a red card violates the rules.

FIFA announced that Balogun’s one-match suspension has been lifted, allowing him to play in the pre-quarterfinal against Belgium. This decision has drawn strong reactions from Belgium and UEFA.

UEFA argued that lifting the suspension after a red card breaches tournament regulations. They further stated that it could harm the sport’s integrity and set a bad precedent for the future.

It is noteworthy that U.S. President Trump had called FIFA’s president to request the suspension be lifted. Following this, the U.S. Secretary of State also demanded the red card be revoked.

The Belgian Football Federation expressed surprise at FIFA’s decision. They stated they would pursue legal avenues to protect the legitimate rights of teams.