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England's Tuchel becomes latest figure to speak out on Balogun red card controversy

England's Tuchel becomes latest figure to speak out on Balogun red card controversy
England's Tuchel becomes latest figure to speak out on Balogun red card controversyREUTERS

England manager Thomas Tuchel is the latest figure to express concern over FIFA's decision to suspend Florian Balogun's red card.

The 25-year-old was shown a straight red card for a rash challenge during the USMNT’s round of 32 win over Bosnia, following VAR intervention.

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President Donald Trump has admitted to calling FIFA president Gianni Infantino to ask for a review, although Infantino insists it didn’t affect the decision.

Speaking after England’s 3-2 win over Mexico on Sunday, in which Jarell Quansah was shown red for a similar incident, Tuchel expressed his concerns.

"To be clear it was not a red card. VAR got involved. The decision is made. Who overturns this decision and when and on what grounds? It's strange for me," Tuchel said, via Henry Winter. 

"We want consistency. I think it is not a yellow card, Declan Rice. Does France get the yellow card back for Olise which was not a yellow card. 

“Where does this start and where does this end? Do we appeal Jarell Quansah red? Should Harry Kane ask President Trump? Maybe!"