Reasons for allowing USMNT’s Folarin Balogun to compete against Belgium despite his red card
Balogun’s Suspension Lifted Before Critical Match The U.S. Men’s National Team, along with Folarin Balogun, can express their gratitude toward Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, which played a key role in allowing Balogun to participate in the Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun had been handed a red card during […]
Folarin Balogun from the USA speaks out against referee’s red card decision in his first remarks after the disputed call
Folarin Balogun Suspended for Belgium Match The U.S. is gearing up for a pivotal clash in the World Cup, but they’ll be without one of their standout players, Folarin Balogun. Unfortunately, he’s sidelined for Monday’s Round of 16 against Belgium due to a red card received during a previous match. In a rather unfortunate incident, […]
FIFA validates Balogun’s one-game ban following disputed red card
U.S. Men’s Team Faces Challenge Without Balogun The U.S. men’s national soccer team recently enjoyed a significant victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, yet a looming concern awaits them as they prepare for their next match against Belgium. This worry centers around star striker Folarin Balogun, who received a contentious red card towards the end of […]
UEFA will not implement FIFA’s red card rule for covering the mouth in the Champions League
FIFA’s New Rule on Player Conduct This year’s World Cup has seen FIFA implement a stringent rule: players can now be given a red card if they cover their mouths while communicating on the field. This move aims to crack down on abusive or discriminatory language during matches. Interestingly, though, UEFA has decided not to […]
The United States was indeed treated unjustly by the questionable red card decision against Folarin Balogun.
USMNT Advances in World Cup Despite Controversial Red Card The U.S. men’s national soccer team marked a significant achievement by winning their first knockout stage match at the World Cup since 2002, moving on to the Round of 16. This tournament, particularly for the United States as a host nation, can be seen as a […]
USMNT coming to terms with Folarin Balogun’s unfair red card decision
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A Brief Celebration The excitement of victory didn’t last long. When the U.S. national team arrived back at its practice field at Paypal Park on Thursday morning, the music had stopped, the adrenaline had waned, and the reality of facing Belgium in the Round of 16 settled in like the dense […]
Bruce Arena supports Balogun’s red card in light of the controversy
The red card shown to Folarin Balogun, a striker for the U.S. Men’s National Team, will likely be seen as a pivotal moment for the team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fans expressed significant frustration over the decision, particularly given its consequences. With this red card, Balogun will miss the crucial round of 16 […]
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. […]