FIFA is preparing to amend its disciplinary rules to prevent a repeat of the controversial reversal of the World Cup suspension handed to England forward Folarin Balogun, sources told ESPN.
Balogun was shown a red card and subsequently suspended during a World Cup match, but the suspension was later overturned, prompting criticism of the governing body’s handling of the case.
According to the sources, FIFA is reviewing its disciplinary code and plans to introduce changes that will close the procedural loophole that allowed the reversal of Balogun’s punishment.
The proposed amendment comes amid growing pressure on FIFA to ensure greater consistency and transparency in its disciplinary processes, especially after several high‑profile incidents in recent tournaments.
FIFA has not provided a specific timeline for the rule changes and has not issued an official statement beyond acknowledging that a review of the relevant regulations is underway.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>