Baloguns
After all the drama… Balogun’s controversial FIFA reprieve ends in World Cup heartbreak with little impact | Football news
Folarin Balogun chases the ball during the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium. (AP Photo) After days of intense debate, political interference and unprecedented controversy over his red card suspension being overturned, Folarin Balogun’s return to the United States lineup ended with little to show as Belgium stormed to a convincing 4-1 victory…
‘Operate autonomously’: FIFA scrambles to defend independence as Donald Trump confirms Folarin Balogun’s intervention | Football news
Folarin Balogun (20) commits a foul on Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4). Balogun received a red card on the game, American President Donald Trump. (AP) FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday that he spoke with the US president Donald Trump on the suspension of Folarin Balogun’s red card, but told him that the case will…
What Donald Trump told FIFA chief Gianni Infantino about Folarin Balogun’s red card – Full conversation | Football news
Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) The President of the United States Donald Trump confirmed that he personally spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the red card and one-match suspension given to Team USA forward Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The suspension was later…
“Football must never become a playground for political power”: Former FIFA president criticizes Balogun’s decision | Football news
Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to Folarin Balogun of the United States (AP Photo) Former FIFA president Joseph “Sepp” Blatter has publicly questioned football’s governing body after the controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, warning that sport should never be influenced by political power.Blatter shared his views on…
‘Absolutely stinks’: Football world erupts over Donald Trump’s role in Balogun’s FIFA Red-card U-turn | Football news
Referee Raphael Claus shows a red card to Folarin Balogun (R) of the United States. (AP Photo) FIFA’s unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban has sparked fierce debate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing criticism from rival teams and coaches even as the United States welcomed the move ahead of their…
FIFA World Cup: FIFA shockingly lifts Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension after Donald Trump’s intervention | Football news
FIFA’s recent decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card has sparked controversy, allowing the US talent to compete against Belgium. (AP Photo) In an unprecedented development that has sent shockwaves through the world of soccer, FIFA has officially overturned the red card suspension of USA star striker Folarin Balogun. The extraordinary sentence frees the striker…
Watch: Malik Tillman’s stunning free-kick after Folarin Balogun’s red card sends USA into FIFA World Cup Round of 16 | Football news
Malik Tillman (17) of the United States celebrates after scoring on a free kick. (AP Photo) The United States has reserved its place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 in dramatic fashion as Malik Tillman produced a sensational free-kick to seal a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina after Folarin Balogun’s controversial…
USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIFA World Cup Match Result: 10-man USA beat Bosnia for only their second knockout win despite Balogun’s red card | Football news
Malik Tillman (17) of the United States celebrates with his teammates after scoring on a free kick. (AP Photo) The United States overcame second-half adversity to defeat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night, securing just the second round. FIFA World Cup First knockout stage win in the nation’s history despite playing the last 26 minutes with…