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Landon Donovan 'disappointed' Folarin Balogun red-card fiasco got 'out of hand' after Trump's involvement
Landon Donovan says the Folarin Balogun red card controversy "tainted" the USMNT's incredible World Cup run and motivated Belgium ahead of their match.…
Nigeria’s unending scandals: Time for a step aside option, By MJ Balogun
One clause in every Performance Agreement clearly stipulates that any Minister or official facing a corruption allegation must immediately "step aside" and clear his/her name.…
'Busy planting seeds of hate': FIFA backs Trump-Balogun decision, hits back at critics
One week after the FIFA World Cup final, FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the tournament and criticised what he described as negative coverage, accusing some critics of “sp…
IOC declines to investigate Gianni Infantino over Trump's call about Folarin Balogun red card
The IOC ethics commission declined to investigate Gianni Infantino over President Donald Trump's call about Folarin Balogun's red card, citing jurisdictional limits.…
World Cup: IOC says won't ask FIFA chief to explain Balogun red card controversy
IOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how U.S. President Donald Trump helped to stop a player’s ban at the World Cup…
Norwegian FA to consider Infantino ethics complaint over Balogun red card reversal
STOCKHOLM, July 24 : Norway's football association (NFF) will consider making an ethics complaint to FIFA over the decision to suspend a ban imposed on U.S. forward Folarin Balogun…
What Belgium coach told Folarin Balogun after World Cup red card drama exploded
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia and U.S. star forward Folarin Balogun cleared the air after the Red Devils beat the Americans 4-1 in the Round of 16.…
FIFA dismisses Belgium appeal over decision on USA's Folarin Balogun
FIFA on Monday said it had dismissed Belgium's appeal against the decision to suspend U.S. World Cup star Folarin Balogun's one-game ban in the tournament.…
UEFA says FIFA crossed a line on Balogun decision
The Union of European Football Associations said FIFA "crossed a red line" by lifting U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension . Why it matters: UEFA, which represents m…
Why Folarin Balogun is a headache for Belgium as USMNT seeks first World Cup quarterfinal since 2002
The U.S. has beaten Belgium just once in six meetings, and the ghosts of the heartbreaking 2014 World Cup defeat will inevitably resurface.…
Historic World Cup furor at ‘incomprehensible’ FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play - AP News
Historic World Cup furor at ‘incomprehensible’ FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play AP News…
Wayne Rooney eviscerates FIFA for changing Folarin Balogun’s suspension: ‘Absolute disgrace’
The legend didn't hold back while reacting to FIFA’s decision to suspend the one-game ban given to American forward Folarin Balogun after a red card in the U.S.'s win over Bosnia..…
Republican senator Ted Cruz thanks Trump for ‘getting rid of that ridiculous red card’ in apparent reference to Folarin Balogun – live
President confirms he called Fifa to lobby against US striker’s suspension; senator weighs into furor Trump confirms he asked Infantino for review of Folarin Balogun red card Sign …
Here's the unique, little-known rule that FIFA used to overturn Folarin Balogun red card suspension
FIFA used an arcane rule to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, allowing him to face Belgium despite there being no appeal process.…
Trump’s Intervention in Balogun’s World Cup Suspension Adds to Conflict With Europe
The decision to reverse a one-game ban landed badly in Europe, at a moment of already-heightened geopolitical tension with the United States.…
Belgium granted right to appeal Folarin Balogun suspension ruling
Belgian soccer officials on Monday were granted the right to appeal the ruling that resulted in USMNT’s ace Folarin Balogun’s ban being overturned – hours before the two teams clas…
FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino - AP News
FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino AP News…
Landon Donovan says FIFA ‘got the decision right’ for Folarin Balogun
USMNT legend Landon Donovan broke his silence after the team received the news that Folarin Balogun’s suspension was lifted. Regardless of how he feels about the situation, Donovan…
How US Soccer got Folarin Balogun’s suspension overturned — including Trump’s phone call
Folarin Balogun, the dynamic U.S. striker who’s scored a goal in each of the three matches he’s played in this World Cup, will play against Belgium in Monday’s massive Round of 16 …
USMNT accepting its Folarin Balogun red card fate as outrage lingers
Folarin Balogun’s red card in Wednesday night’s 2-0 victory in Santa Clara did more than force the U.S. to survive the final half hour with 10 men.…
Alexi Lalas rips referees after Folarin Balogun red card in Team USA win: 'An absolute joke'
Alexi Lalas called refereeing an 'absolute joke' and compared the Falorin Balogun red card to a Lionel Messi incident against Algeria at the World Cup.…
Celebs react to Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card
The U.S. men’s national team is set to play in the Round of 16 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the team will be without its best player. Folarin Balogun was shown a controversi…
United States World Cup odds: Can you believe in the Stars & Stripes?
Although it wasn’t a picture-perfect finish, the United States secured the top spot in Group D with a 2-1 record during the World Cup group stage. We’ve never seen a U.S. roster of…
Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut - AP News
Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut AP News…
US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals - AP News
US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals AP News…
Fate brought Falorin Balogun to USMNT and it’s already reaping benefits
America has a new World Cup hero.…
US earns historic win in World Cup opener after beatdown of Paraguay as the legend of Folarin Balogun is born
Folarin Balogun becomes the first American player since 1930 to score multiple goals in a World Cup game as Team USA beats Paraguay 4-1 at home.…
How Folarin Balogun’s accidental USA eligibility created World Cup hero
The USA men’s soccer team’s 2026 World Cup hopes might hinge on star striker Folarin Balogun, who already scored multiple goals for Team USA in its opening match against Paraguay o…
USA vs. Germany prediction, odds: Best bet for Saturday’s World Cup friendly
Team USA takes on Germany in one last dress rehearsal before the World Cup begins.…
Ricardo Pepi, Matt Turner forcing Mauricio Pochettino to rethink lineup with USMNT assumptions on hold
Maybe we should all stop assuming.…
USMNT makes impressive statement before World Cup with friendly win over Senegal
If you weren’t excited about the U.S. men’s national team before, you ought to be now.…
2026 United States World Cup Roster
The 2026 U.S. World Cup roster announced Tuesday: Goalkeepers: Chris Brady (Chicago), Matt Freese (New York City), Matt Turner (New England) Defenders: Max Arfsten (Columbus), Serg…