The Beautiful Game Goes Ugly: Politics Eats Away at FIFA's Integrity FIFA's decision to rescind Folarin Balogun's red card and allow him to play against Belgium has sparked outrage and calls for reform from around the world.
This controversy is not just about one team or player, but about the very fabric of the sport itself.
The USA's World Cup dreams were crushed by a 4 1 loss to Belgium, but the true losers in this saga are the fans who crave fair play and integrity in the beautiful game.