Cristiano Ronaldo, Folarin Balogun and FIFA reversing red-card suspension, explained

Does Folarin Balogun have Cristiano Ronaldo to thank for his red-card suspension reversal? Partially.

UEFA Called Out for Silence on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Red Card Incident but Accusing FIFA’s Recent Decision

FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card and clear him for Monday’s Round of 16 clash against Belgium has been slammed by many. UEFA in fact publicly criticized this decision.

How Cristiano Ronaldo helped Folarin Balogun get red card suspended at World Cup

Folarin Balogun shockingly got his red card suspended on Sunday, but the precedent for this was set by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Europe is furious over Balogun reprieve but FIFA suspended red card bans for Ronaldo and others before this

Trump reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the red card, and Europe erupted, but the rule FIFA cited is not new or unprecedented.
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What Did Cristiano Ronaldo Do to Get Sent off Against Ireland?

Cristiano Ronaldo was red-carded against Ireland after an elbow and controversial gestures, complicating Portugal's 2026 ...

FIFA's Past Red Card Decision for Ronaldo Sparks Debate Ahead of Spain Match

As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for the World Cup Round of 16 clash against Spain, an old FIFA decision has fans revisiting a long-debated controversy.