From speaking to a few legal people etc re Balogun, there's a consensus that:
10.5 is clear - cards are issued by the referee. They are not "disciplinary measures" so 12.7 should not apply
The object of the FIFA disciplinary code it is to do with infringement of rules, not on-field offences
9.1 says decisions are final and may not be reviewed by the FIFA judicial bodies
More on President Trump's call to Gianni Infantino.
It was communicated directly to the FIFA President that Trump felt the punishment was unjust. Other White House figures also lobbied FIFA.
US Soccer say they were "engaged" in the process and argued slow motion replays distorted the incident.
FIFA insist the decision to suspend Balogun's red card was made by an independent panel.
Yet the Royal Belgian Football Association say they are "astonished" by the decision, adding Article 27 does not allow for a suspended punishment under these circumstances.
RBFA exploring all options, including going to CAS. Any appeal could also come after the game if Belgium are knocked out.