The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.

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    Officials are there to ensure the maximum number of tickets sold and money made. Teams from the Americas are given priority as that ensures bums on seats.

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    Hope they get thrashed with him so at least the embarrassment Trump and Fifia have brought on the US can end.