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FIFA to revise disciplinary code following Balogun suspension controversy
FIFA has committed to amending its disciplinary regulations after widespread debate over its handling of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban. The Belgian Football Association prompted the review after lodging concerns with soccer's governing body.
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FIFA will undertake revisions to Article 27 of its disciplinary code in response to the contentious decision surrounding Balogun's automatic World Cup suspension, the Belgian Football Association announced Thursday.
The Belgian federation raised the matter with FIFA following controversy over how the organization applied its disciplinary regulations in Balogun's case. The incident has prompted soccer's governing body to reconsider the article governing such suspensions.
Details of the specific amendments FIFA plans to implement have not yet been disclosed. The move reflects growing scrutiny of FIFA's disciplinary framework and how it is applied to high-profile players during major competitions.
The decision to review the regulations comes as FIFA faces ongoing pressure to ensure consistency and clarity in its enforcement of disciplinary measures across international football.