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US striker Balogun available for Belgium clash despite red card
SG🏛️ Politics5 hr. ago

US striker Balogun available for Belgium clash despite red card

FIFA has decided to suspend the red card received by U.S. striker Folarin Balogun during the World Cup match against Bosnia, allowing him to participate in the next game against Belgium. Balogun was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic, but the decision was reversed after a VAR review. The suspension is temporary, lasting one year, and could be revoked if Balogun commits a similar offense within that time. U.S. President Donald Trump praised FIFA's decision, calling it a reversal of a 'great injustice,' while U.S. Soccer confirmed their acceptance. Balogun's teammates were surprised by the decision, learning about it through social media. Belgium has not commented on the situation, though similar cases involving other players, such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Assim Madibo, have seen different outcomes.

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US striker Balogun available for Belgium clash despite red card

FIFA has decided to suspend the red card received by U.S. striker Folarin Balogun during the World Cup match against Bosnia, allowing him to participate in the next game against Belgium. Balogun was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic, but the decision was reversed after a VAR review. The suspension is temporary, lasting one year, and could be revoked if Balogun commits a similar offense within that time. U.S. President Donald Trump praised FIFA's decision, calling it a reversal of a 'great injustice,' while U.S. Soccer confirmed their acceptance. Balogun's teammates were surprised by the decision, learning about it through social media. Belgium has not commented on the situation, though similar cases involving other players, such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Assim Madibo, have seen different outcomes.

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