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‘It’s been surreal’: USMNT’s Folarin Balogun moves on from controversial red card
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Folarin Balogun, who scored in the US victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, was sent off with a red card and is suspended for the US men's national team’s next World Cup match against Belgium.
- Balogun expressed mixed emotions but emphasized the importance of staying calm and setting a positive example for young fans, despite believing the red card decision was unfair.
- The red card incident has sparked widespread attention and support on social media, with notable figures and brands rallying behind Balogun ahead of the crucial match.
- Balogun described the challenge of justifying the severity of his punishment, suggesting a yellow card would have been more appropriate given the context of the play.
- The US team faces tactical adjustments without their leading striker, with players like Tyler Adams noting the team's flexibility and readiness to adapt for the upcoming match against Belgium.
