“A huge row is erupting over the Balogun ‘pardon’.”

By Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) · Posted 5 Jul 2026 · checked 24 Oct 2026 · 85% confidence

What they posted

Wow… huge row erupting over the Balogun ‘pardon’ - the Belgians are going nuts. https://t.co/XqfHCnE8aX

Why it's Truth

Tier 1 primary sources (FIFA statements, RBFA official statements) and multiple independent Tier 2/3 outlets (The Athletic, MARCA, Sporza) confirm the FIFA decision, Belgian astonishment and appeal, and resulting row erupted around the July 5-6, 2026 timeframe of the post.

Sources

• The Athletic
• Reuters
• AP News
• BBC Sport
• MARCA
• Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA)
• FIFA
• The Athletic