England facing divisive decision on appealing Jarell Quansah's World Cup ban
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It was the only blot on a memorable night in Mexico City that will go down as one of the very best in the history of the national team.The right-back curse which has plagued Thomas Tuchel and England since before a ball was even kicked at the World Cup struck once more as Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card for a high tackle.On reflection, and video replays, it looked a poor tackle. But the latest information we have is that England are considering their options when it comes to a prospective challenge of the decision.There is no direct appeal process at this World Cup, which would seemingly make that quite the mission impossible.But in a World Cup which has been tainted by the grubby mits of politics before, during, and probably after the tournament, the precedent has already been set.FIFA intervened to suspend the one-match ban dished out to Folarin Balogun after the United States frontman was also shown a red card following a VAR review.
Not only did that controversial call allow the striker to play in the United State's Round of 16 clash with Belgium, but it has also sparked a furious backlash from just about everybody, namely because the absolute pillar of humility himself, Donald Trump, revealed that he reached out to the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, to discuss a review.The President of the United States' intervention counted for little in the end as his country wilted to Belgium overnight.But it has opened up an enormous can of worms; one which could potentially encourage England to push for the same action to be taken with Quansah.In real-time, Faghani didn't even award a free-kick for the tackle that ended Quansah's game. The FA could argue that they, like the US did over Balogun's dismissal, are unhappy that a still image and slow-motion replays were used in the recommendation, something which goes against VAR protocols.Maybe FIFA, fresh from being barraged with criticism from all corners, would afford Quansah the same grace as Balogun.Whether England will feel that is the right thing to do or not remains to be seen, particularly given there is scope Quansah may be caught up in the frenzy of any potential U-turn just as Balogun was.
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