The European football governing body, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), issued a statement on Monday condemning the lifting of the ban on United States striker Folarin Balogun. The striker was shown a red card during the U.S. 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, resulting in an automatic one-game ban for the following game.

Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute when he pressed his studs against Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic’s ankle while they fought for a loose ball. Brazilian referee Raphael Claus did not show a red card at first, but reversed his decision after being called upon by the Video Assistant Referee VAR to review the play.

International football governing body FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) announced on Sunday the reversal of the ban under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, placing Balogun on a one-year probationary period instead and clearing him to play with........

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