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VAR controversy erupts as Balogun sent off at World Cup

VAR misapplied protocols by using slow motion, leading to Folarin Balogun’s wrongful red card for accidental contact during a 50-50 challenge. Referee was pressured by misleading replays, despite no serious foul play.