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Belgian coach: "Balogan came to me to apologize for the red shirt issue", video
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Belgian coach: "Balogan came to me to apologize for the red shirt issue", video

A Belgian football coach, Rudi Garcia, revealed that Folarin Balogun approached him after the Belgium vs. USA match, expressing remorse over a controversial FIFA decision allowing Balogun to play against Belgium despite being sent off during a previous game against Bosnia. Garcia stated that Balogun did not seek to apologize but rather wanted to discuss the situation, emphasizing that the issue was not Balogun’s fault. The incident has sparked controversy, with European Parliament members calling for an investigation into FIFA’s decision.

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Belgian coach: "Balogan came to me to apologize for the red shirt issue", video

A Belgian football coach, Rudi Garcia, revealed that Folarin Balogun approached him after the Belgium vs. USA match, expressing remorse over a controversial FIFA decision allowing Balogun to play against Belgium despite being sent off during a previous game against Bosnia. Garcia stated that Balogun did not seek to apologize but rather wanted to discuss the situation, emphasizing that the issue was not Balogun’s fault. The incident has sparked controversy, with European Parliament members calling for an investigation into FIFA’s decision.

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