Belgian Football Association Withdraws Support for Infantino's Re-election
The Royal Belgian Football Association says it will no longer back FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, citing a World Cup controversy over a reversed red card decision involving Balogun.
The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has announced it will no longer support FIFA president Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election. The decision follows a controversial incident during the World Cup in which a red card initially shown to player Balogun was later reversed, sparking widespread backlash within the football community.
Reason for the decision
The Belgian federation stated that this disputed red-card reversal was the key reason behind its decision to withdraw backing for Infantino. The RBFA had previously been counted among the FIFA president's supporters, but the recent controversy has shifted its position.
What remains unclear
The source report does not detail exactly how the decision to overturn the red card was made, nor does it indicate whether FIFA or Infantino himself have responded to Belgium's announcement.
The episode illustrates how disputes over refereeing and match-official decisions at major tournaments can spill over into broader football politics, including how national federations position themselves ahead of top-level FIFA elections.
