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Belgium's Garcia says FIFA decision on Balogun from 'April Fool's Day'
SEATTLE, July 5 : Belgium coach Rudi Garcia strongly criticised FIFA's decision on Sunday to suspend a one-match ban for United States striker Folarin Balogun, saying the unprecedented move was against the spirit of the game."I didn't know that at the FIFA World Cup the fifth of July is now the first of April and it's April Fool's Day," Garcia told reporters ahead of Monday's last-16 clash.He referred to a statement issued by the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA), which said it was "astonished" by FIFA's decision and was "investigating all potential options".Garcia added: "We are not defending the national team or the federation, we are defending football with its ethics and integrity." He and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois both insisted the decision would have no impact on Belgium's
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