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U.S. World Cup Player Suspension Overturned After Review Request
A U.S. striker's one-match ban was reversed following a review request to Fifa. European football officials said the decision raises concerns about game integrity. The U.S. team is scheduled to face Belgium early Tuesday.
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Jul 6, 7:44 PM·1m read
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A U.S. striker received a straight red card during a World Cup match and was given a one-match suspension that Fifa later reversed. The reversal followed a review request made after the card was issued. The player had been set to miss the next match.
Reactions from football bodies Uefa stated that overturning the suspension crosses a red line and puts the integrity of the game at stake. Belgium also raised objections to the decision. The review process has drawn criticism from multiple European football organizations.
Additional coverage in U.K. papers Several U.K. newspapers reported on the World Cup decision and on a separate matter involving Prince Harry. The Duke of Sussex arrived in the U.K. on Monday for charity work but was denied a request to stay at Buckingham Palace.
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