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Belgium withholds support for Infantino over Balogun red-card row
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Belgium withholds support for Infantino over Balogun red-card row

Belgium's football federation (RBFA) has stated it will not support Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president until it receives satisfactory responses regarding the handling of the Folarin Balogun red-card case and other governance issues. The case involves Balogun, a U.S. player who received a suspended red card due to a controversial decision by FIFA, which allowed him to play against Belgium in the World Cup. The RBFA criticized FIFA for lacking transparency and clear procedures in such matters and requested these issues be addressed at the next FIFA Council meeting. Additionally, the federation raised concerns about the justification of decisions related to FIFA Forward Enterprise and opposed FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. The RBFA emphasized its commitment to transparency and good governance in international football.

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Belgium withholds support for Infantino over Balogun red-card row

Belgium's football federation (RBFA) has stated it will not support Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president until it receives satisfactory responses regarding the handling of the Folarin Balogun red-card case and other governance issues. The case involves Balogun, a U.S. player who received a suspended red card due to a controversial decision by FIFA, which allowed him to play against Belgium in the World Cup. The RBFA criticized FIFA for lacking transparency and clear procedures in such matters and requested these issues be addressed at the next FIFA Council meeting. Additionally, the federation raised concerns about the justification of decisions related to FIFA Forward Enterprise and opposed FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. The RBFA emphasized its commitment to transparency and good governance in international football.

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