India, July 7 -- FIFA's decision to allow Folarin Balogun to remain available for the United States' Round of 16 clash against Belgium, despite his earlier red card, has sparked widespread criticism from fans and several prominent figures across the football world.

Among the latest to question the ruling is newly appointed Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp, who openly criticized the decision to suspend Balogun's automatic ban.

Klopp has strongly criticized reports suggesting that Donald Trump contacted Gianni Infantino before FIFA decided to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban.

The 59-year-old was asked about the allegations during an appearance on Magenta TV, where he made it clear that politics should have no influence ov...