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Pochettino and English officials clash over Balogun red card reversal
sports15 days ago

Pochettino and English officials clash over Balogun red card reversal

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed regret for not being involved in the decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension at the 2026 World Cup. The controversy, which involved a call from President Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, preceded a 4-1 loss to Belgium. While Pochettino criticized the lack of internal control over the situation, Premier League chief Richard Masters and referee Howard Webb condemned FIFA's ad-hoc reversal as damaging to the sport's integrity.

via The Guardian|
#2026-world-cup#fifa#folarin-balogun
Klaveness to pursue ethics complaint over Balogun World Cup suspension reversal
sports2 months ago

Klaveness to pursue ethics complaint over Balogun World Cup suspension reversal

Norway’s football chief Lise Klaveness says she will file a formal ethics complaint over FIFA’s reversal of Folarin Balogun’s one‑game World Cup suspension, arguing the decision was influenced by external pressure (including from Donald Trump) and bypassed proper process, with a single disciplinary chair making the call and risks to the sport from state interference.

via New York Post|
#fifa#folarin-balogun#lise-klaveness
Henry-Lalas clash over Balogun ban sparks fiery World Cup debate
sports3 months ago

Henry-Lalas clash over Balogun ban sparks fiery World Cup debate

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.

via The Independent|
#alexi-lalas#fifa#folarin-balogun
Balogun’s World Cup run ends in muted fashion after red-card saga
sports3 months ago

Balogun’s World Cup run ends in muted fashion after red-card saga

Balogun’s impact for the USMNT in the Round of 16 loss to Belgium was muted amid a chaotic red-card controversy that dominated the 36 hours leading up to the game. He accepted the call but insisted Belgium were the better side, with the U.S. failing to supply him meaningful chances aside from an 83rd‑minute attempt. Belgium’s coach said the decision wasn’t Balogun’s fault, and the USMNT exit came amid injury notes and a disappointing night for the tournament hosts.

via New York Post|
#belgium#folarin-balogun#red-card
Belgium eliminate USA as Balogun’s World Cup saga takes a dramatic turn
world3 months ago

Belgium eliminate USA as Balogun’s World Cup saga takes a dramatic turn

Belgium dumped the United States out of the World Cup with a 4-1 win in Seattle, in a knockout clash overshadowed by Balogun’s controversial return after a ban was suspended amid Trump’s intervention; De Ketelaere scored twice, Tillman equalized for the US, and Lukaku added a late seal after a costly Freese error as Belgium advance to face Spain.

via The Independent|
#belgium-football#folarin-balogun#usa-football
Balogun cleared to play USMNT vs Belgium after suspended red-card ban
world3 months ago

Balogun cleared to play USMNT vs Belgium after suspended red-card ban

Folarin Balogun’s red-card dismissal against Bosnia and Herzegovina has been suspended for a one-year probation, making him eligible to play the USMNT in the World Cup round-of-16 against Belgium; FIFA confirmed the conditional suspension under the disciplinary code, and Balogun will be available for the 8pm ET kickoff in Seattle, with teammates and coach publicly backing him.

via The New York Times|
#belgium#folarin-balogun#suspension