FIFA has decided to fine US soccer forward Falao Baloghan $40,000… (сша · красный · карточка)
FIFA has decided to fine US soccer forward Falao Baloghan $40,000 for a red card he received in the World Cup match, reported journalist Rob Harris on social media X. It is noted that half of the fine will be covered by the United States Soccer Federation.
Consensus
- FIFA fined Folarin Balogun $40,000 for a red card received during the World Cup match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The fine was split: $20,000 for unsporting behavior related to goal celebration (under Article 14 of FIFA's Disciplinary Code), and $20,000 for receiving a red card and subsequent disqualification (under Article 66).
- Half of the fine will be paid by the U.S. Football Federation.
- Balogun was initially suspended for the next match against Belgium due to the red card.
- FIFA later overturned the suspension, allowing Balogun to play in the match against Belgium.
- The decision followed a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Points of divergence
- American officials, including Trade Secretary Howard Lutnick and White House working group director Andrew Giuliani, requested lawyers to urgently prepare an appeal on behalf of the U.S. Football Federation. — vm
- The disciplinary committee made a precedent-setting decision by overturning Balogun's disqualification after Trump’s call with Infantino; Trump personally confirmed requesting a review of the ban, and FIFA stated that its disciplinary bodies remain fully independent. — kommersant
- FIFA did not comment on reports of the phone conversation between Trump and Infantino but emphasized that an independent 18-member disciplinary committee made the decision; no official report from the committee’s meeting was published, unlike in previous cases. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- FIFA fines American Balogun $40,000 for red card — Вечерняя Москва
- FIFA fines US striker $40k after red card scandal — Коммерсантъ
- FIFA fines US player Baloghan $40k: Will Trump intervene? — Вести