Belgium manager praises classy gesture by Folarin Balogun
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A trio of former U.S. men's national team head coaches criticized FIFA's handling of a controversial red card suspension at the 2026 World Cup.
Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister says there is a risk of "an absolute cesspit" of political interference in football after USA striker Folarin Balogun avoided a ban at the World Cup.
White House deputy press secretary Kush Desai on Monday dismissed the irony of President Trump advocating for FIFA to overturn the suspension of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun, given the 25-year-old would not be able to compete for the U.
Despite the international outcry over FIFA's decision, U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams said after the game that the squad had largely been unaware of the controversy. Seattle Stadium roared for Balogun when he stepped onto the pitch.
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Rudi Garcia Defends Folarin Balogun After Backlash Over His Suspension U-Turn at the World Cup
Rudi Garcia had earlier criticized FIFA's decision to suspend Balogun's one-match ban.
Gary Lineker believes the United States should have left Folarin Balogun out of their team to face Belgium in the World Cup last 16 even after the controversial decision to suspend his one-match ban.
President Donald Trump’s role in FIFA’s stunning decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to be eligible to play against Belgium on Monday in Seattle is under the microscope. A source familiar with the matter told CNN on Sunday that Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino this week after Balogun’s red card and asked the FIFA leader to review the call.
