FIFA's recent decision to overturn a red card given to Arsenal's Folarin Balogun in the previous match has sparked a heated debate in the world of international football. The governing body's ruling has allowed the young American striker to participate in Monday's crucial Round of 16 match in Seattle, a move that has left many in the football community stunned. However, not everyone is pleased with the decision, as evidenced by Norway coach Ståle Solbakken's stern rebuke. In a bold move, Solbakken has publicly come out against FIFA's ruling, expressing his disagreement with the decision and potentially reigniting a long-standing debate about the fairness and consistency of international football's governing body.


Following FIFA’s stunning decision to allow star striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday’s Round of 16 match in Seattle after a red card in the previous U.S. match, Norway coach Ståle Solbakken stood by his fellow Europeans and blasted the ruling.