Socialist Party slams FIFA over Balogun suspension reversal

Belgium's Socialist Party (PS) has voiced strong indignation over FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension, allowing the player to participate in the upcoming match against the Red Devils on July 7.

Balogun had been excluded following an incident during the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 16. Despite the initial suspension, FIFA's reversal means the striker, who has scored three goals in four games, will be available for selection. This decision has reportedly been met with approval from U.S. President Donald Trump, a detail that has further fueled the PS's criticism.

The PS took to social media to condemn the move, stating, "Shame on you! When money makes the law, the World Cup loses all credibility. Adapting the rules to please Trump, trying to cheat to win, what a deplorable image for FIFA, for the World Cup and for the United States. The rules must be respected by everyone, in sport as in life."

The party argues that FIFA's decision undermines the integrity of the sport, suggesting that rules are being bent to accommodate influential figures or nations. They emphasize the principle that regulations should apply universally, regardless of external pressures or financial interests.

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Shame on you! When money makes the law, the World Cup loses all credibility. Adapting the rules to please Trump, trying to cheat to win, what a deplorable image for FIFA, for the World Cup and for the United States. The rules must be respected by everyone, in sport as in life.