FIFA's Red Card Revocation Exposes the World Cup's Dirty Underbelly The recent decision to revoke Folarin Balogun's one match suspension has raised eyebrows, but it's what lies beneath that's truly disturbing.
The revocation, which allowed him to play in the United States' crucial round of 16 clash against Belgium, is part of a larger pattern of backroom deals and favoritism that threatens to undermine the integrity of the World Cup.
FIFA's decision sends a clear message: if you're a big player or represent a major nation, the usual rules don't apply.