FIFA Official Reportedly Cleared Balogun Solo

Previously, the USMNT striker Folarin Balogun was cleared to play for the United States against Belgium. This decision, which allowed him to feature in the match, has now come under scrutiny.

The Times of London has indicated that FIFA's disciplinary committee typically requires a consensus of three members to approve such important eligibility rulings. The report suggests that this standard procedure may not have been followed in Balogun's case.

The implication is that a single official within FIFA might have been solely responsible for granting the clearance. This raises questions about the usual oversight and decision-making processes within the organization for player eligibility matters.