Masters, Webb criticise FIFA over Balogun red card controversy

Two of the most powerful men in English football have joined forces to hit out at FIFA and the U-turn which allowed USA striker Folarin Balogun to play on at the World Cup last month, despite the red card which should have led to an automatic ban.

Richard Masters, the chief executive of the Premier League and Howard Webb, the chief refereeing officer in England, say the decision undermines faith in football at all levels of the game.