Henry-Lalas clash over Balogun ban sparks fiery World Cup debate
TL;DR
Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas argued on Fox Sports' World Cup coverage about FIFA’s handling of Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension for a red card against Bosnia, with Henry saying the decision was wrong and should have been decided on the field, while Lalas defended FIFA. The clash referenced Article 27 of FIFA’s disciplinary code and followed an alleged intervention by Donald Trump to urge a review, as the USMNT had just lost 4-1 to Belgium.
- Thierry Henry clashes with Fox Sport pundit Alexi Lalas during intense Balogun red card debate The Independent
- Late Night Calls a Foul on Trump After His World Cup Intervention The New York Times
- European MPs call for probe of FIFA boss Infantino over red card suspension Al Jazeera
- White House on Balogun birthright citizenship: ‘Asinine observation’ The Hill
- EU lawmakers want Gianni Infantino investigated over Trump contact ESPN
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