World Cup controversy takes fresh twist as Jarell Quansah appeal could follow Donald Trump intervention
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesFIFA World CupEngland has not ruled out making an appeal against Jarell Quansah's red card, with the Liverpool academy graduate having been sent off against Mexico at the World CupLiverpool academy graduate Jarell Quansah was sent off for England against Mexico.(Image: Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)England is reportedly considering lodging an appeal against the red card shown to Jarell Quansah during its game against Mexico after FIFA's decision on Folarin Balogun opened up the possibility of a farce.Quansah was sent off in the second half of the World Cup clash for a challenge that connected high up on the leg of Jesus Gallardo. But after FIFA made an exception for Balogun, whose sending off has been suspended, seemingly following an intervention from Donald Trump, others could attempt the same method.France is said to have asked FIFA about Michael Olise's yellow card, which he picked up during the game with Paraguay.
Another caution for him in their next game would mean him being suspended for the semi-final as things stand.According to The Telegraph, England has not ruled out the possibility of appealing Quansah's red card now that a precedent has been set.Asked if Quansah’s sending off would be appealed, England head coach Thomas Tuchel told reporters at the Azteca Stadium: "To be clear, it was not a red card. We want consistency.Jarell Quansah is shown a red card by referee Alireza Faghani (Image: (Yuri CORTEZ / AFP via Getty Images))"I think it is not a yellow card, [that] Declan Rice [got in the first minute].
Do we appeal?"Asked if Three Lions captain Harry Kane should intervene like Trump, Tuchel replied, with a smile: "Maybe!"Trump attempted to justify his wading into FIFA's decision to suspend the ban given to Balogun earlier today.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.The POTUS claimed soccer's world governing body has "made the right decision" to make USMNT forward Balogun eligible to take on Belgium, adding it would have left a "big stain" on the tournament had it been kept.Speaking at the White House on Monday, Trump said he had asked FIFA to review the decision because he "didn't think it was a foul." It has not been overturned, however, but suspended for a year, with an obvious question being asked, clearly, about the timing."Unbelievable this," Jamie Carragher wrote on X.