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Harkes calls for World Cup red card rule changes
Filed: Jul 02, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: John Harkes said Folarin Balogun’s red card was not deserved and urged FIFA to change automatic suspension rules.
WHO: John Harkes
WHAT: Urged FIFA World Cup rule changes on automatic suspensions after criticizing Balogun’s red card.
WHEN: Jul 02, 2026 at 2:37 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He was reacting to Folarin Balogun receiving a red card that he said was not deserved.
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