Masters and Webb condemn FIFA's reversal of Balogin red‑card ruling
In a rare display of unity, two of the most influential figures in English football have publicly denounced FIFA's decision to overturn the suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun after he received a red card at the World Cup. Richard Masters, the chief executive of the Premier League, and Howard Webb, England's chief refereeing officer, argued that the reversal undermines trust in th…
Aug. 19, 2026, 5:55 p.m.