Folarin Balogun
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sportsFIFA's Trump Call Sparks World Cup Credibility Crisis Over Red Card Reversal
FIFA overruled a standard red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun after alleged pressure from President Trump, sparking outrage and threatening the tournament's integrity.
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sportsUSA vs Belgium: Three Historic World Cup Records on the Line
Team USA faces Belgium in a Round of 16 match that could break three major World Cup records and end a 96-year winless streak against the Belgians.
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sportsUK MPs Demand FIFA Apply Balogun Suspension Delay Consistently
British politicians push FIFA to apply the same reprieve given to US striker Folarin Balogun to England's Jarell Quansah after his red card.
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sportsFIFA Faces Global Backlash for Overturning U.S. Player's Red Card
UEFA and international coaches condemn FIFA's unprecedented decision to lift a mandatory suspension for US forward Folarin Balogun after reported pressure from President Donald Trump.
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sportsUEFA Condemns FIFA's 'Unjustifiable' Red Card Decision for US Star Balogun
UEFA calls FIFA's suspension of USMNT player Folarin Balogun's red card ban 'unprecedented and incomprehensible,' citing integrity concerns.
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sportsBelgium Challenges FIFA Decision on US Star Balogun's Red Card
Belgium's soccer federation is requesting an official explanation from FIFA after the governing body controversially lifted the red card suspension for USA's Folarin Balogun.
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sportsBelgium Protests FIFA's Lifting of Balogun Suspension for World Cup Match
The Royal Belgian Football Association objects to FIFA's decision to reinstate US striker Folarin Balogun for their World Cup Round of 16 match.
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sportsFIFA Lifts Balogun's Red Card Suspension After Trump's Direct Lobbying
FIFA reverses a 'non-appealable' red card suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun following direct intervention from President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio.