Belgium Midfielder Nicolas Raskin Feels 'Injustice' After FIFA Lifts Balogun Ban
Summary
Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin expressed feelings of injustice after FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's ban before the World Cup last 16 match, despite opposition from Belgium, UEFA, and England's coach Thomas Tuchel. Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 in the match.
Key Points
- FIFA lifted the automatic one-match ban on American striker Folarin Balogun before the World Cup last 16 match against Belgium.
- Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin felt a sense of injustice within his team due to FIFA's decision.
- US President Donald Trump claimed to have urged FIFA to reconsider Balogun's ban, calling the decision to lift it 'right.'
- Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 despite the controversy, with the team using the incident as motivation on the field.
