FIFA suspends England's Jarell Quansah two matches amid controversy

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has suspended England defender Jarell Quansah for two matches following his red card against Mexico in the round of 16, ruling him out of the quarterfinal against Norway and a potential semifinal. Source: elcolombiano The decision has sparked outrage over apparent inconsistency with the recent case of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, whose one-match ban was suspended, allowing him to play. Source: excelsiormx

The suspension

Quansah, 23, was sent off in the 54th minute for a studs-up challenge on Jesús Gallardo after a VAR review. Source: infobae FIFA confirmed the two-match ban under Article 14 of its disciplinary code. Source: elnacionalve England manager Thomas Tuchel criticized the process, saying the referee relied on a freeze-frame image. Source: infobae

Contrast with Balogun

Balogun's red card was also for serious foul play, but FIFA applied Article 27 to place his suspension on probation for one year, after U.S. President Donald Trump personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review. Source: cnn Infantino has defended the independence of the disciplinary body, but the double standard has fueled accusations of favoritism toward the co-host nation. Source: excelsiormx

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