The Red Card Ruckus: Politics Entangle Football's Integrity The drama surrounding Folarin Balogun's straight red card against Bosnia Herzegovina has escalated into a full blown controversy, exposing deep seated issues within international football.
At the center of the storm is Norway's consideration of filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee about the decision to suspend Balogun's one match ban.
The US President Donald Trump intervened in Balogun's case, leading to his automatic suspension being waived for 12 months without explanation.