Mauricio Pochettino praises Folarin Balogun’s lifted suspension
U.S. Manager Defends FIFA’s Decision on Balogun SEATTLE — Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of the U.S. national team, fervently supported FIFA’s choice to allow Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup Round of 16. He argued that the red card issued against him during the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina was unjust from the […]
Norway coach criticizes FIFA’s poor decision on Folarin Balogun
Controversy Over FIFA’s Decision on Balogun It seems Belgium isn’t the only country feeling the heat. After FIFA’s unexpected ruling that allowed Folarin Balogun to participate in Monday’s Round 16 match against Seattle—despite a red card in the prior game against the United States—Norway’s coach, Ståle Solbakken, joined others in criticizing the decision. It caught […]
Belgium’s Soccer Federation Surprised That FIFA Permitted US Player Folarin Balogun to Compete Following Red Card
It’s surprising that the teams most impacted by Folarin Balogun’s absence are now upset he can play again. Balogun, who netted the decisive goal for the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) against Bosnia and Herzegovina recently, received a red card late in the match due to a controversial VAR review. This review has since been […]
Belgium coach refers to FIFA’s decision on Folarin Balogun as an ‘April Fools’ prank
Belgian Coach Reacts to Balogun’s Return SEATTLE — Following a surprising 283-character announcement from the Belgian Football Association regarding Folarin Balogun’s return, manager Rudi Garcia compared the situation to April Fool’s Day during his pre-match press conference. “I didn’t realize July 5th was like April 1st in the FIFA calendar,” Garcia remarked in French through […]
How Folarin Balogun’s suspension was reversed by US Soccer — featuring a call from Trump
Balogun’s Suspension Lifted Ahead of Crucial Match SEATTLE — On the eve of what could be a pivotal moment in U.S. men’s soccer history, a sense of justice prevailed. Folarin Balogun, an American striker who has scored in each of his three World Cup appearances, is set to face Belgium in the upcoming Round of […]
Landon Donovan supports FIFA’s choice regarding Folarin Balogun
Landon Donovan Reacts to Folarin Balogun’s Suspension Lift USMNT icon Landon Donovan has finally spoken up following the news that Folarin Balogun’s suspension has been lifted. He expressed that FIFA “made the right decision,” despite his personal feelings on the matter. “Honestly, it’s not for me to judge whether I like it or not. Of […]
Trump reached out to FIFA president regarding Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension appeal.
Trump Intervenes on Balogun’s Red Card Suspension President Donald Trump has reached out directly to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, urging him to reconsider the suspension related to the contentious red card issued to U.S. men’s national team star Folarin Balogun during the Round of 32 win. Reports by The New York Times suggest this intervention […]
FIFA allows USMNT player Folarin Balogun to compete while Belgium raises concerns
Former American soccer player previews USA vs. Belgium game Jonathan Bornstein, a former defender for the US Men’s National Team (USMNT), shares his insights on the upcoming FIFA World Cup match against Belgium. He believes this current squad is the most skilled USMNT team we’ve ever seen, highlighting that many players are from top European […]
The Cristiano Ronaldo example that altered Folarin Balogun’s red card situation
Folarin Balogun isn’t the only player who gained from having a red card suspension lifted, as it turns out. Cristiano Ronaldo also managed to dodge missing the initial two matches of the World Cup after a red card and a three-match ban last November. Instead, he only sat out Portugal’s final qualifying game and made […]
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 […]