FIFA's one-member committee makes decision on Balogun's suspension

The decision regarding U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension for the Round of 16 match against Belgium was made by the chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Mohammad al-Kamali. This has drawn attention as it was revealed that no committee input was involved, despite FIFA's claims of independent judicial processes. The context of the decision includes speculation that influence from President Trump may have affected the outcome, although it became moot following Belgium's decisive victory over the U.S. last Monday night. The implications for future disciplinary actions could lead to calls for more transparency and a reevaluation of the committee's practices.

• 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Report: One person, not a committee, made the Flo Balogun decision