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Thomas Tuchel has joined the criticism of FIFA's decision to overturn Florian Balogun's red card and keep him available for the USA's last-16 match against Belgium.
Balogun was sent off against Bosnia, but FIFA later used article 27 of its disciplinary code to delay the suspension, meaning he could play in the next rounds. Tuchel said the process made little sense, pointing out that the incident had already been reviewed by the referee and three officials in the VAR room.
Tuchel said the original challenge was not a red card, but questioned how the ruling could be changed after a final decision had already been made. He said the issue raised a wider problem about who can overturn such calls, when they can do it and on what basis.
The row has taken on a political edge after reports that Donald Trump personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of Balogun's case. Tuchel was also asked whether Harry Kane, whom Trump praised after England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca, could use any influence to help team-mate Quansa.