Folarin Balogun Given Surprise New Punishment by FIFA

Folarin Balogun has been fined by FIFA.

USA striker Folarin Balogun has been fined a lot of money. He got a red card in a World Cup game against Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Balogun's ban was stopped by a FIFA committee. This means he can play against Belgium. The Belgian FA and UEFA are not happy about this.

Balogun has to pay $40,000. Half of this will be paid by the US Soccer Federation.

FIFA said Balogun must pay a fine. The US Soccer Federation must also pay half of the fine.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he did not make the decision about Balogun's ban.

Infantino wrote a statement about the decision. He said he wants to remind people about how FIFA works.

Infantino said FIFA's judicial bodies are independent. They make their own decisions based on the rules.

Infantino talked to the President of the United States about the World Cup. He also talked about Balogun's case.

Infantino told the President that the case would be decided by FIFA's judicial bodies. He said this is how FIFA works.

Balogun was sent off in a game against Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Infantino said he respects the decisions of FIFA's judicial bodies. He may not always agree with them.

Infantino always respects the decisions of FIFA's judicial bodies. He thinks this is important for FIFA's integrity.

Infantino believes in respecting independent institutions. This helps keep FIFA's competitions fair.

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