Ex-USA star advocates for changes to red card rules following Folarin Balogun incident
U.S. Soccer Reaction to Balogun’s Red Card John Harkes, a member of the 1994 U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) World Cup squad, attended a recent match at Levi’s Stadium and shared a reaction that many echoed when Folarin Balogun was sent off. “We kept saying, ‘Wait a minute, that’s not a red card,’” Harkes noted […]
Lionel Messi displayed similar gameplay to USMNT’s Folarin Balogun — but avoided a red card.
In a recent friendly match, Lionel Messi had a moment of leniency from the officials, while Folarin Balogun faced a harsh consequence. On Wednesday, Balogun received a red card, leading many fans to express their disbelief and frustration, with some questioning the fairness of FIFA’s officiating. Their annoyance likely stems from the fact that Messi […]
Folarin Balogun’s red card ban will remain since there is no way to appeal it.
US Men’s National Team Faces Controversy After Big Win The U.S. men’s national soccer team celebrated a significant victory, but it wasn’t without its challenges. During a 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina, star striker Folarin Balogun, the tournament’s leading scorer, received a contentious red card. This happened after he scored in the first half. […]
Reasons the USMNT cannot contest Folarin Balogun’s red card
USA Advances to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup The United States has secured a place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night. However, it was quite a contrasting performance. At times, the U.S. was inventive and […]
Mauricio Pochettino from the USMNT expresses anger over Folarin Balogun’s red card
Pochettino Defends Balogun After Controversial Red Card The manager of the US Men’s National Team, Mauricio Pochettino, staunchly defended forward Folarin Balogun following his ejection during Wednesday’s World Cup Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Balogun received a red card for a clash with defender Tarik Muharemovic in the 61st minute. “In my […]
Questions arise about VAR inconsistencies after Folarin Balogun’s disputed red card in USMNT’s World Cup victory.
Concerns Over VAR’s Inconsistency in World Cup Match Video assistant referee (VAR) technology is facing criticism from players, as several, including former U.S. national team forward Hercules Gomez, have voiced their discontent regarding its inconsistent application. This comes after a controversial red card was issued to U.S. star Folarin Balogun during Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over […]
Bosnia coach picks up the ball, receives a yellow card in World Cup defeat to USMNT
During the U.S. men’s national team’s 2-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Round of 32 match at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, coach Sergej Barbares received a yellow card for his escalating frustration in the closing minutes. Barbares was visibly upset when the referee failed to call a foul after a clash […]
USMNT unable to challenge Folarin Balogun’s disputed red card.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Balogun’s Red Card Impacts USMNT Folarin Balogun will be unavailable for the U.S. Men’s National Team following the red card issued during their Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision means the USMNT must proceed without its leading striker. According to FIFA Regulations, specifically Article 66.4, receiving a red card […]
Stars respond to Folarin Balogun’s disputed red card
US Men’s National Team Faces Challenge Without Key Player The U.S. Men’s National Team is set to enter the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but they’ll be doing so without one of their standout players. Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card early in the second half during Wednesday’s match against […]
Predictions and picks for the full match card of AEW Forbidden Door 2026
The Forbidden Door is gearing up to be one of the most distinctive events on the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) schedule. This show will showcase wrestlers from AEW, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and Stardom all on the same lineup. On top of that, the finals of the Owen […]