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A frame-by-frame look at Balogun's infamous red card tackle
While many agree the red card call was too harsh, the story has become a bigger discussion about FIFA's integrity.
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FIFA's decision to suspend United States striker Folarin Balogun's match ban after he was given a red card has drawn strong criticism from former players, match officials and commentators.
Balogun was red-carded in the US match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday.
In a challenge on Tarik Muharemović, Balogun stepped awkwardly on his opponent's ankle.
Referee Raphael Claus did not discipline Balogun initially, but gave him a red card after watching a replay of the clash on the Video Assisted Referee (VAR) monitors.
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