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USMNT accepting its outrageous Folarin Balogun red card fate
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The U.S. national soccer team faces a significant challenge ahead of their Round of 16 match against Belgium, as striker Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card in their recent 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, resulting in his suspension.
- Balogun's red card, deemed questionable by players and coach Mauricio Pochettino, was a result of a VAR decision that sparked widespread debate across media and social platforms, with many arguing the foul deserved only a yellow card.
- The team expressed frustration and resignation, acknowledging the lack of appeal options under FIFA regulations, while emphasizing that other players will need to step up in Balogun’s absence.
- Balogun had been a key player for the U.S., scoring in all his World Cup appearances and emerging as the team’s most influential attacker, making his suspension a significant setback for the Americans against one of the tournament’s strongest teams.
