The Politics of a Red Card: What's Behind FIFA's Reversal on Balogun's Suspension?
The recent reversal of Folarin Balogun's one game suspension from the World Cup has sparked widespread confusion and outrage among soccer fans.
However, it has also raised more questions about the intersection of politics and sports governance. FIFA initially suspended Balogun for a game after he was given a red card in a match against Ghana on December 1.