FIFA allowed United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in their World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after suspending his ban for a red card in the previous round, citing Article 27 of the world ruling body’s Disciplinary Code.
What is Article 27 of FIFA’s Disciplinary Code?
Article 27 allows FIFA to suspend the implementation of a disciplinary sanction. The sanction itself remains in force but does not have to be served immediately unless the suspension is later revoked.
It allows FIFA’s judicial bodies to suspend the implementation of all or part of a disciplinary sanction. However, the code does not mention the circumstances in which a judicial body may decide to suspend a sanction.
FIFA’s judicial bodies include the Disciplinary Committee and the Appeal Committee. The sanctioned player is then placed on a probationary period of between one and four years.
The only disciplinary measures that cannot be suspended are those related to match manipulation.
The Disciplinary Committee is composed of a chairperson, a deputy chairperson and additional members. The chairperson and deputy chairperson must be qualified lawyers.
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