Here's the unique, little-known rule that FIFA used to overturn Folarin Balogun red card suspension

FIFA used Article 11, Paragraph 3 of its disciplinary code to overturn Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension following his red card. The rule permits FIFA to reduce or annul disciplinary sanctions in cases of exceptional circumstances. Balogun was subsequently cleared to play in England's match against Belgium. The specific provision has rarely been invoked in professional football proceedings.

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