Folarin Balogun
Folarin Balogun is a professional soccer player who represents the U.S. Men’s National Team.
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"I accepted the decision when I was given the red card, and then I also accepted the decision when I was told I could play."View Story →
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July 7, 2026Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
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July 7, 2026Watch: Does Trump’s Fifa intervention undermine football’s integrity?
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July 6, 2026'That wasn't a foul' - Trump on Fifa overturning red card ban
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July 6, 2026Reaction to FIFA suspending Balogun red-card ban after Trump intervention - Reuters
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July 6, 2026Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium - Reuters
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July 6, 2026Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
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July 2, 2026Balogun scores & sees red as USA beat Bosnia
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July 2, 2026Balogun gives USA deserved lead over Bosnia
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