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Balogun Furore Risks Eroding Faith in Officiating, Say Webb and Masters

LONDON, Aug 19 : The fallout from FIFA's decision to allow U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play despite a World Cup red card risked undermining trust in football's disciplinary and officiating processes, warned the Premier League's refereeing head Howard Webb and chief executive Richard Masters. Balogun's dis

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Masters on Balogun Scandal: It Shouldn't Cast a Shadow over English Football

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters is trying to reassure fans that the Premier League is still the way it should be, his comments come after the Folarin Balogun red card scandal raised questions about the reliability of football's disciplinary decisions.

3 hours ago·Tallinn, Estonia

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The Herald Scotland

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Howard Webb feels Folarin Balogun row may fuel Premier League conspiracies

United States forward Balogun had a one-match ban for a World Cup red card suspended by FIFA’s disciplinary committee.

17 hours ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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Howard Webb explains how Balogun controversy will make life harder for officials

Howard Webb believes the situation surrounding Folarin Balogun’s red card will create room for conspiracies

18 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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ESPN

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Webb: Balogun red card saga fuels ref distrust

Howard Webb, the head of Premier League referees, has said he was "troubled" by Folarin Balogun's overturned red card during the World Cup as it fuelled perceptions among supporters that decisions are either "correct or corrupt."

18 hours ago·United States

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Reuters

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Balogun furore risks eroding faith in officiating, say Webb and Masters

The fallout from FIFA's decision to allow U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play despite a World Cup red card risked undermining trust in football's disciplinary and officiating processes, warned the Premier League's refereeing head Howard Webb and chief executive Richard ‌Masters.

22 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

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Referee chief Howard Webb admits Balogun red card overturn was 'unhelpful'

Controversy surrounded the 2026 World Cup this summer after Folarin Balogun was allowed to represent the USA despite being sent off and Howard Webb has now shared his concern

24 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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