Rio Ferdinand defends reaction to Folarin Balogun controversy

Rio Ferdinand has backtracked on his reaction to Folarin Balogun’s reprieve (Picture: Getty Images)

Rio Ferdinand has defended his reaction to the controversy over Folarin Balogun’s suspended World Cup ban, saying the decision from FIFA is not right.

Balogun was shown a red card in USA’s last 32 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina after a VAR intervention.

That decision ruled him out of the upcoming last 16 meeting with Belgium, that was until FIFA decided to suspend his ban and make him available.

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