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Belgium 'investigating all potential options' in statement of astonishment after Folarin Balogun red card reversal
Belgium likely felt it had gotten quite fortunate.They were set to play the United States in the World Cup Round of 16 with U.S. striker Folarin Balogun sidelined with a one-match suspension for a red card.Then on Sunday, FIFA ruled Balogun is actually not suspended. His suspension has been suspended, and so the USMNT will have Balogun on the pitch in whatever capacity they deem fit.It's a bad break for Belgium, and it makes sense that they wouldn't be happy.MORE: How Folarin Balogun is allowed to play vs. Belgium after red cardWhat did Belgium say?Belgium began its statement on Sunday afternoon by expressing shock:"The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is astonished by FIFA's decision to declare suspended United States player Folarin Balogun eligible to play in the USA–Belgium mat
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