FIFA World Cup: Folarin Balogun breaks silence: ‘I knew the ban overturn would cause a lot of controversy’ | Football News

USMNT striker Folarin Balogun has admitted that Donald Trump’s intervention to overturn his World Cup red card suspension “caused a lot of controversy” and created visible nerves among his teammates. (AP Photo) Folarin Balogun has finally spoken. And his words are as honest as the controversy around him has been loud.The United States striker admitted…

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‘Maybe, that’s a good starting point’: England’s Tuchel jokes Kane could ask Trump over Quansah’s red card | Football News

England head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts after the World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico. (AP Photo) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has questioned FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, joking that captain Harry Kane might have to call US President Donald Trump in an attempt to reverse Jarell Quansah’s red…

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‘It will break Belgium’s spirit’: Thierry Henry tears into FIFA over Folarin Balogun decision | Football News

Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun, right, during the World Cup match between the United States and Bosnia (AP Photo) Former Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry believes FIFA ultimately reached the correct decision by overturning Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, but questioned why football’s governing body…

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