New Delhi, July 6 -- The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has launched a scathing attack on FIFA after the sport's global governing body decided to suspend the automatic one-match ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Folarin Balogun had received a straight red card during the USA's round of 32 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina after he stepped on the ankle of Bosnia centre-back Tarik Muharemovic. Many football pundits observed that Balogu's challenge was unintentional rather than a serious foul.

There was a twist to the tale after US President Donald Trump intervened, reportedly making a personal phone call to FIFA president Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the red card decision, saying...