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FIFA to revise Article 27 amid bullpen crisis
The Belgian Football Association announced that FIFA will amend Article 27 of its disciplinary regulations following the controversy sparked by its decision to suspend American forward Folarin Balogun, which allowed him to participate in Belgium's World Cup match despite receiving a red card and a one-match suspension. This move came after criticisms regarding the independence of disciplinary decisions, with Belgium requesting clarifications on the application of the article and its standards, while FIFA reaffirmed the independence of its decisions. The amendment is expected to be discussed during the FIFA Council meeting in Doha on December 16, to ensure transparency amid pressure from the Belgian Association to prevent external interference and to establish clear standards for future cases.
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