🚨 Mauricio Pochettino on course to agree new contract & extend reign as USA head coach through to 2030 World Cup. Barring unexpected change of heart 54yo Argentine boss set to remain in charge of #USMNT for next cycle @TheAthleticFC after @AndresCantorGOL https://t.co/TYHr8JVuHm
@bennyjohnson You dumbass…Trump’s administration recommended setting thermostats at 78 degrees too. Is that still considered “third world policies”? Or is it okay because Trump suggested it?
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.