FIFA has banned England defender Jarell Quansah for two matches after his red card against Mexico

[u/lee7on1]

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[u/Greeninexile]

He definitely deserved a red and a one match ban - two seems harsh though?

The thing is after what happened with the Balogun decision, everything like this is going to be criticised no matter what.

[u/Visible_Handle_3770 → u/Greeninexile]

Yep, this wouldn't have gotten much attention without the absurd Balogun decision. I think Quansah's tackle was more unlucky than anything else, but a two-match ban for studs going that high would ordinarily be understandable (even if not really that reasonable given the actual play). But in the context of Balogun's being undone, it's hard to see it as fair, and frankly as not deliberately corrupt.

[u/Typical_Meat_1819]

A two game suspension at the WC is absolutely mad.

Red card and one game? Okay sure.

TWO?!?! Give me a break. Completely disproportionate.

[u/sumunsolicitedadvice → u/Typical_Meat_1819]

But just a one game suspension would only benefit Norway and couldn’t benefit Argentina, because he’d be back by then (assuming England and Argentina win).

[u/Gryzzlee]

So like, what's the precedence to extend this? Has he already gotten red carded for the same infraction this competition and they want to make a heavier punishment?

Like, the slide tackle was a red card. One game ban. But two? Poor England, what did you do to piss off FIFA?

[u/New-Opportunity5338 → u/Gryzzlee]

Genuine question, why don't the various countries' football administrations just set up a new leadership system that is neutral and doesn't take bribes? Is it that difficult?

[u/contactdeparture → u/Gryzzlee]

They're not supposed to win. It feels more and more like FIFA is rigging outcomes. It just doesn't pass the sniff test anymore.

[u/shalrie_broseph_21]

One for his red card and one for Balogun's red card

[u/2minutesmate → u/shalrie_broseph_21]

Seems fair - just need to deduct 10 points off Everton next season.

[u/arrogantmonkey]

That’s legit hilarious. I mean why even try to hide it lmao

[u/litepad]

This is FIFA sending a message to the English press, who had been the most vocal about FIFA's handling of Balogun's red card suspension.

[u/The_Dandalorian_ → u/litepad]

FIFA don’t like the British because the British were the ones uncovering their last presidents scandalous behavior.

They like to be left in peace to carry out thier dodgey dealings.

This is why the UK has not been allowed to host a World Cup since 1966 despite having some of the best infrastructure and facilities for it in the world

[u/Goldieshotz → u/The_Dandalorian_]

England is the home of football, FIFA hates this, they believe they are the home of football. Its about time we got rid of a single fifa president, and we have a former player or manager from each continent represent fifa and its direction decided by an election in each continent’s FA’s. Im not saying this would remove corruption but it certainly would reduce the power a single person can hold to influence the game.

[u/GeordieJumpers87 → u/Goldieshotz]

Should 100% be ran by a group representative for each continent. The last two have been a disgrace

[u/Beers4Fears]

Multigame suspensions during knockout phases of tournaments is so dumb.

[u/Snitsie → u/Beers4Fears]

I can accept it if someone literally uppercuts somebody, but this was a misjudgement at worst

[u/juanchopancho]

King Charles makes a call

[u/First-Compote8516]

Literally a textbook red but the thing about a textbook red is that it should absolutely get the textbook punishment for a red. It’s like Fifa wants to be seen as corrupt

[u/Typical-Roll-2171]

I see FIFA are doing the double it and give it to the next person when it comes to match suspensions

[u/VisibleOtter]

A straight red card is usually followed by a one match ban, unless the card was issued for violent conduct, in which case the ban is for three matches.

Where the fuck does two matches come into it? FIFA just making the rules up as they go along, as usual.

[u/rettorical → u/VisibleOtter]

It’s because they’d play Argentina in the semi’s and we can’t have that

[u/pdxsilverguy]

Additionally, England is playing on 6 yellow cards against Norway. Albeit one of them is the guy who fractured his wrist.

[u/Can-i-Pet-Dat-Daaawg]

Postponing suspensions and adding suspensions onto other violations? Wtf is going on?

[u/CheesecakePerfect156 → u/Can-i-Pet-Dat-Daaawg]

He must be suspended against Argentina

[u/goleafsgo13]

King Charles, do your thing.

[u/Shellstr → u/goleafsgo13]

Cheat on his wife?

[u/Such_Baker8707]

King Charles tweet game is lacking 

[u/forzaitalia458]

King Charles should get them to look into it. 

[u/MoMoney3205]

Two matches is wild. His leg bounced off the ball, which made it look worse than it was.

[u/3eGardien → u/MoMoney3205]

Yeah that's where I'm confused. Ok for red card, but there's no intention, his feet is lifted by the ball. This is becoming ridiculous

[u/Technical-Smoke571]

That’s fucking absurd.

[u/monstrao]

Rice and Bellingham definitely getting second yellow suspensions after next game

[u/UltimaDagger]

2 is a very convenient number. Who is England potentially playing in the semi-final?! 🤡

[u/angrlina34jolie → u/UltimaDagger]

You know, we know, he knows

[u/reggieko13]

To be fair they had a one game ban lying around so need to add it somewhere

[u/thebaronmontyskew]

2 games?! why not just ban his kids from playing football while they’re at it

[u/kgas36]

Get King Charles on the phone to Donnie asap.

[u/asphytotalxtc]

THIS IS HOW YOU DEAL WITH THINGS!

(Source, BBC news)

Tuchel's assistant coach Anthony Barry said the Quansah news was "disappointing".

"Disappointing, not with the decision, just the fact that we lose a good player," he added.

"He was excellent in training, and of course we have some injuries in that position, so it looked like a space had opened up for Jarell.

"But the decision's been made, we won't waste any more energy on it. Overall for us, we lose a good player for two games, but it's just another hurdle that we have to overcome."

Edit: Now you've pissed off the whole team, all of the English... And I have no doubt some of the Norwegians as well.

Guess we're all just going to have to do a Belgium throughout the rest of this tournament..

[u/handsome_uruk]

King Charles, where u at?

[u/jpbelang → u/handsome_uruk]

Maybe Infantino would react better to Andrew?

[u/CalibratedOpinion]

Get Starmer on the phone.

[u/Remarkable-West-611]

US: player gets red card doesn't even miss a game as rule gets overturned.

England: player gets red card and Fifa turns around and bans him for TWO GAMES!

honestly what the actual f is going on behind the scenes at Fifa.

[u/Trigger_McMurphy]

This is an excessive punishment. FIFA really has it out for England. They are the most carded team per foul this tournament. And I’ve seen 90% of the matches- they aren’t playing any more aggressively than anyone else. Argentina has the fewest cards per foul. It just can’t be a coincidence.

[u/Unusual-Coat383 → u/Trigger_McMurphy]

We also get harsher fans penalties from both UEFA and FIFA and for whatever reason we’re banned from ever hosting a World Cup again.

[u/AirconGuyUK → u/Trigger_McMurphy]

Famously the reason we'll never be able to host a world cup despite being setup perfectly for it is because we've always refused to do the brown envelope that gets you picked.

FIFA hates us for this.

[u/forestboy1]

So banned for the Argentina game as well? Hmmm

[u/SuperSan93 → u/forestboy1]

What.. a.. surprise..

[u/joshygill]

Honestly FIFA are doing nothing to dispel the conspiracy theories about them favouring VARgentina

[u/disaster_incomin → u/joshygill]

Are we doing VARgentina or ArgenFIFA ?

[u/Y_kite → u/disaster_incomin]

Is VARgenFIFA an option?

[u/Trigger_McMurphy → u/disaster_incomin]

Let’s settle this. I do like both but leaning towards VARgentina.

[u/TheTwistedBlade → u/joshygill]

The referee between Switzerland and Argentina is gonna have a hell of a job.

[u/H2Bro_69]

harsh but at least consistent with their new practice of meddling with every red card suspension after the fact

[u/glycophosphate]

Is King Charles III going to make a phone call?

[u/Aviendha69]

Hilarious corruption on show for everyone to see

[u/Electronic-You-6104]

King charles should call infantino just to troll and see what happens

[u/PinkEmpire15 → u/Electronic-You-6104]

No, Prince Andrew should make the call.

[u/lardoni]

FIFA are cheating pricks!

[u/odoc_]

Brits close the English Channel til they fix this shit!

[u/Disastrous-Demand697]

Seems he will be serving the Balogun card as well!

[u/MMAMMA]

Fifa is corrupt and water is wet

[u/myrastation]

have England filed an appeal yet? that is Infantino’s precedent.

[u/SnooMemesjellies2323]

Thanks Biden

[u/liccman]

Trump was like: double it and give it to the next person

[u/Halfmoonhero]

Good lad, serving Balogun’s red as well.

[u/kevinlc1971 → u/Halfmoonhero]

That’s why we love our friends across the pond.

[u/Rhythm_Killer]

3 and a half days after the match as well…… nothing to see here not suspicious at all 

Anyone else predicting exactly 4 yellow cards for England on Saturday? 

[u/Doctor_Cowboy]

This feels like an overcorrection of the Balogun backlash

[u/Mr_Truckasaurus]

Putting potential Argentina favouritism aside, why have they added another match ban? It didn't seem like a serious foul to me

[u/Succulentpotter]

Have Charles call Infantino

[u/Ill_Name_6368]

Can someone clarify the rational is for suspending for two matches rather than one? (Not asking whether if it's justified or not, just why this one would have longer suspension)?

[u/jdw62995]

Starmer. Make the call

[u/PatchworkObelisk]

Someone get Churchill on the phone!

[u/RoaringPity]

Do your thing, King Charles

[u/MMARapFooty]

Two matches?

It's crazy just suspend him for this match

[u/MathW]

This the dude that went into for the tackle, bounced off the ball and (becuase of that) ended up hitting high? Jesus, that's harsh. I don't know who looks at that and decides it warrants even more punishment.

Edit: I'm not saying it wasn't an ugly challenge -- just pointing out he hits much lower or maybe doesn't even contact the player if he doesn't bounce off the ball -- pretty unlucky.

[u/libsoutherner]

The only consistent thing about FIFA is their inconsistency.

[u/houckman]

I don’t understand. Can’t the leader of their country just call FIFA and get it reversed?

[u/Financial-Monk9400]

Maybe the king should make a call

[u/dsheehan7]

Quansah can still play if Keir Starmer has the courage

[u/MetalWorking3915]

It was a red but my god corruption has been normalised. I absolutelt 100% guarentee if m Messi did that he probably wouldnt even get a yellow.

[u/Lepelotonfromager]

Blatant double standards and corruption.

[u/Delsainto]

Make the call Keir Starmer

[u/Dear_Wrongdoer7271]

Where the hell is King Charles?

[u/Busy_Historian_6020]

Has Starmer tried making a call?

[u/GripAficionado → u/Busy_Historian_6020]

He did, that's why he's missing two matches instead of only one.

[u/MrPhrazz]

Clear red card, but the regular one match suspension should be sufficient.

[u/teresastaxreturns]

Get Harry Kane to call Trump to call Infantino

[u/zaddy-vladdy]

The king needs to call Infantino and get it reversed.

[u/Individual-Vast6304]

I love how people still act surprised on how FIFA operates especially after what we have witnessed in the last weeks

[u/Whitebelt_DM]

Perhaps the FIFA Peace Prize recipient can resolve this!

[u/TBurnerRU → u/Whitebelt_DM]

I keep hearing he's an Anglophile, I'm sure he'd be thrilled to assist!

someone whispers in my ear 

A WHAT PHILE?

[u/East-Medium-3650]

Nah man infantino needs to go there’s no other option

[u/WuTangNameGenerat0r]

Seems harsh

[u/CrackheadHunters]

1 game, sure. 2? Total BS. FIFA are corrupt beyond belief. Maybe the King can send them a tea set or something.

[u/Few-Cartographer-588]

Can the king call Infantino?

[u/Potatomatorange]

Oh they transferred the ban from USA to England?

[u/B-bifford]

Fix It For Argentina

[u/crimsonbub]

FIFA going to try and seize the Falklands before the week is out 🙄

[u/noknee69420]

Trump really said double it and give to the next person

[u/Lapsuut]

Do England really want Quansah that badly after him almost costing them the quarter finals? 2 matches is bullshit tho, FIFA trumpetized itself so they don't even fucking try to hide the corruption and bias anymore.

[u/BeansTheCoach]

Multi game suspensions in the knockouts is certainly a choice

[u/Dave-Hedgehog312]

Count Binface should give Infantino a ring.

[u/Bright-Law7754]

Get King Charles to make a call

[u/Right-Time77]

I think what we’re all forgetting is this is FIFA getting back at UEFA to show who is boss. UEFA has question a lot about FIFA including the Balogun overturn publicly and this humiliated FIFA cronies

[u/lukenog]

King Charles, you know what must be done....

[u/No-Contest-8127]

Get King Charles on the phone!

[u/El_Bastardo74]

Gotta make sure he misses against Argentina.

[u/dazzumz]

"In other news, the entire England squad has received yellow cards after removing their shirts during celebrations over the match against Mexico, leading to further bans. VAR in the dressing room confirms it."

[u/IntentionFalse8822]

One match for his red card. One match for Baologun's red card. And magically the FIFA cards to suspensions ledger balances.

[u/FoxInTheClouds]

Why even have a king if he’s not gonna get involved? The US king got involved

[u/stoopid707]

I guess I just really don’t know how this shit works

[u/mcvaporv]

I mean, he should request to serve these two matches after the World Cup. Good precedent we've got going now!

[u/blindoptimist13]

If I speak I am in big trouble

[u/MisterGoldenSun]

LOL what an utterly shameless organization. FIFA is a cartoon villain.

[u/TheWraithlord99]

Now this is just ridiculous. Firstly, one game ban in a World Cup is plenty punishment, specially this far in elimination stage. Coming just a week after Balogun´s suspension was overturned.

Secondly, IF both Arg and Eng go through, if Argentina wins there will be whole discussions about England´s best player and superstar Quansah missing the game because some random decision. Simply uncalled for.

[u/Fluffcake]

Why 2?

This was just a bog standard unlucky tackle where he went in way too hard, stud first and bounced on top of the ball to hit high up the leg.

Should have been 1, and going by the new rules FIFA made up on the spot, this should have also been a suspended suspension.

[u/deboylurdi]

Its England's moral duty to appeal this and make FIFA look as bad as possible even though we know it won't do anything.

[u/eyejones]

Double it and give it to the next person.

[u/Primary_Cap_4138]

100% Bellingham & Rice will get soft yellows in the Norway game.

[u/tslewis71]

I thought it was usually a red for one match, ridiculous

[u/CompletelyInadequate]

why two games though?

[u/afatunicorn → u/CompletelyInadequate]

Carried over from US’s red card. Punishment had to go somewhere

[u/OneMaintenance24 → u/afatunicorn]

Double it and give it to the next person

[u/sherpes]

the english need to raise a trump card

[u/Used-Fennel-7733]

Needed the extra game so that Argentins don't face him

[u/OshaOsha8]

We are going to need to see the FIFA files after this. They will be harder to get than the Epstein files.

[u/dirtybird131]

He’s serving his red card plus Balogun’s

[u/Quentin-Code]

The script must go on

[u/schokoplasma]

Come on King Charles. Offer Inflagrantino a knighthood.

[u/FinalSpeaker1197]

Why don't you have Starmer or the king just make a phone call?

[u/biliey]

I believe the headline should read, “Corrupt FIFA shows the world again why it is a piece of shit”

[u/BillyPilgrim69]

I dare anybody to defend this lmao

[u/Zardoz27]

Prince Andrew needs to give his mate Infantino a ring

[u/_chip]

Thats extreme and harsh.

[u/tinyraccoon]

King Charles must intervene 

[u/Quixote0630]

Prince Andrew make some fucking calls!

[u/Scuba9Steve]

Surely Starmer or King Charles can call and get this reversed.

[u/ernyc3777]

Two matches?!😂

[u/Nx-worries1888]

Get on the blower Starmer 😀

[u/reesesfriend]

Seems excessive. Let's see if Charles calls in.

[u/tro111]

Jarell Quansah clearly at serious fault for not being Messi or Ronaldo.

[u/PictureIndividual]

The King just needs to make a call to lift that ban

[u/EurovisionSimon]

Is he being made to serve Balogun's ban too or what

[u/Revolutionary-Leg-27]

Wait huh

[u/ProbablyFear]

Since when did it change from a 1 game ban to a 2 game ban?

[u/zachtothejohnson → u/ProbablyFear]

Trump made the call. England can’t win on US soil

[u/torpedoseal]

I think they ought to let Henderson serve Quansah’s suspension for both matches.

[u/Ragamak1]

Can the king of england or whoever is in charge tweet and call fifa regarding about this ?

LMAO

[u/Falcon_905]

Prince Andrew, it's your time to shine! Come on down and pick up that phone!

[u/renla9]

Aren't red cards usually a 1 match ban? This seems ridiculously harsh for an unlucky tackle that barely touched the other guy

[u/Holiday_Case_6032 → u/renla9]

Yes but FIFA don't want to risk him being available against Argentina so it makes sense tbh

[u/Profit_Livid]

Who is England's likely opponent in that second match? Any idea?

[u/R3HAB-COACH → u/Profit_Livid]

Argentina

[u/NefariousThrowaway0 → u/R3HAB-COACH]

Well well well…

[u/General-Minimum-1047]

Corrupt to fuck as usual

[u/Spodger1]

It absolutely was a red card challenge (albeit unintentional) but the 2 game ban is utter bollocks.

[u/TheGoober87 → u/Spodger1]

Nah it makes sense.

Balogun's ban had to go somewhere.

[u/Dangerous_Trick5292]

2 match ban during the knockouts of a tournament that only happens every 4 years is mad

If he'd done a Zidane - fair enough

[u/triplevision-andrew]

I heard it's because Kier Starmer put in a call to FIFA

[u/Sea-breeze3720]

Their pedo Andrew should call fifa. Worked for USA

[u/Ronan1311]

Argenfifa

[u/Proper_Ad5456]

Making him serve Balogun's suspension too, I see.

[u/Cocofluffy1]

I really can’t believe they added a game. Sure it was a legitimate red but nothing egregious about it and that’s crazy harsh at this stage.

[u/ExtremePermit3242]

No problem. Just have Keir Starmer call Infantino.

Oh, wait…

[u/xHodorx]

Actually ridiculous 

[u/jml5791]

On a positive note, he'll be available for the final.

[u/Striking_Resist_6022]

KEIR STARMER GET ON THE PHONE WHAT ARE YOU DOING??

[u/Appropriate-Pay-4186]

I mean tbh it’s not like Quansah really did them any favors being on the pitch

[u/Rasples1998]

Can't we just call them and ask them to repeal it? I've heard that works. /s

[u/deevo82]

Scotland fan. England has full sympathy. (Still want England to lose.)

Decision is nothing but incredulous.

UEFA needs to withdraw from FIFA.

[u/versusgorilla]

After doing away with the US red card suspension, it seems insane to extend a suspension penalty in the same tournament lol FIFA is so fucked

[u/DesMephisto]

Deserved red but two matches? While USA's was suspended?

What the fuck?

[u/First-Compote8516]

So just coincidentally the game they’d play Argentina?

[u/Comfortable_Fudge508]

Quick, get King Charles to make a call

[u/gluca91]

What a joke..

[u/Sea_Advantage_2577]

Insane

[u/ToyDingo]

Two!? Why? Even though it was an accidental tackle, I think we all were okay with a one game suspension.

Why two?

[u/JAY009090]

Get fucked FIFA

[u/DepressedJets_Fan]

Why is this one two matches and not one

[u/dsheehan7]

Do something about it Starmer. I dare you. I double dare you.

[u/Broke_Banker01]

Jarell Quansah can still play if Mike Pence has the courage

[u/Turbulent-Listen2240]

wait til Rice and Bellingham get a soft yellow on Saturday and are forced to miss the semi finals

[u/Hawk-432]

Oh great

[u/sarahgez]

sorry TWO matches?

[u/mid-lev]

Very harsh decision as yes it was a bad tackle but there was no clear intent and his momentum continued off the ball. But hopefully it’s just accepted for what it is. Always find FIFA and the officiating quite harsh on England compared to other teams tbh.

[u/Lemonibluff → u/mid-lev]

As a French fan and their historical enemy. I completely agree. Very harsh! Even the red card was not a given when looking how referees gave so few cards the entire WC…

[u/RespectFearless4233]

Get prince Andrew to make a call

[u/_Bon_Vivant_]

No problem. Kier Starmer just needs to give Infantino a call and drop some bitcoin into his account. Haven't people figured this out already?

[u/Otherwise-Hour-7524]

I wouldn’t care normally, it wasn’t a great tackle but purposeful I don’t think so. But the consistency throughout the World Cup has been appalling, FIFA doesn’t do itself any favours

[u/Standard_Structure_9]

FIFA is hilarious. They absolutely hate England

[u/mclardass]

King Charles rummaging through the Tower of London looking for a "gift" for Infantino

[u/Chonky-Marsupial]

Oh who would we play if we beat Norway......aaah Argentina. There's no conspiracy here is there..

[u/Wise_Adeptness_9529]

What?! There was nothing in that to justify two games. That’s awful. 

It feels like FIFA wants to punish England for protesting/appealing in the first place.  

[u/KlausKinki77]

Should have paid more to the crooks lol

[u/Square-Variation9132]

Having a fucking laugh, he got the ball, leg rolled over the top of the ball, which is very easily done, it was a red, but more than 1 match is ridiculous

[u/centralscrutinizee]

Making this decision after overturning the Balogun decision is especially ridiculous

[u/Specific_Box4483]

Did they transfer Balogun's suspension to Quansah?