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How Folarin Balogun’s Ban Lifting Has Reignited UEFA’s Feud with FIFA

Europe’s governing body has distanced itself from a handful of big decisions from FIFA this summer.

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First Thing: Iran begins long farewell to former supreme leader with calls for Trump’s death

Millions gather in streets and officials appear in public at Tehran funeral of Ali Khamenei in show of defiance. Plus, origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ in Australia revealed

The Guardian - UK

‘Our Game, Not Theirs’—Jurgen Klopp Slams Trump, FIFA Over Balogun Decision

The incoming Germany manager did not hold back with his assessment of the controversy.

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World Cup fury after Donald Trump allegedly personally pressured FIFA to overturn Balogun match ban decision

"Unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable"

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FIFA Reject Belgium’s Appeal Against Folarin Balogun Ban Reversal

It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours after the USMNT’s one-match ban was suspended for 12 months.

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How FIFA Used the ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Rule’ to Benefit USMNT, Folarin Balogun

FIFA’s handling of this divisive topic is arguably even worse than the leniency shown towards Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps

In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, Donald Trump did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his way

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Balogun's World Cup Red Card Is Suspended -- Justly

I've seen some carping about the process. But getting to the right result is the ultimate goal.

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Why Folarin Balogun Playing for USMNT vs. Belgium Is Such a Big Deal

U.S. men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun is now available to play in the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday night. The shocking turn

Sports Illustrated

USMNT vs. Belgium—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Stars and Stripes haven’t reached the World Cup quarterfinal since 2002.

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‘Scandalous’—How Soccer World Reacted to Folarin Balogun’s Stunning World Cup Reprieve

There were three broad reactions to Balogun’s surprise availability for the U.S. against Belgium.

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‘Astonished’—Belgium Gives Heated Response to Balogun’s Red Card Appeal

Belgium is set to clash with the USMNT in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday night.

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Did President Donald Trump, White House Influence Folarin Balogun’s Red Card Appeal?

The star striker of the U.S. men’s national team will now be able to play in the World Cup round of 16.

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USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Belgium: World Cup Round of 16

FIFA have come to the USMNT’s aid after clearing star striker Folarin Balogun to play.

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Folarin Balogun Available to Play for USMNT vs. Belgium—but How?

The Stars and Stripes have received the most unexpected boost for its World Cup round of 16 tie.

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How the USMNT, Belgium Will Avoid ‘Awful’ Mistake From March Friendly

The two countries clash at Lumen Field with a place in the World Cup quarterfinals on the line.

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USMNT Projected Starting Lineup vs. Belgium—How Pochettino Can Manage Without Balogun

The U.S. men’s national team will be without its star striker, Folarin Balogun, for the round of 16 match against European powerhouse Belgium.

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Three Ways Belgium Could Beat USMNT in World Cup Round of 16

The two nations met at the same stage of the tournament at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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The Three Most Important USMNT Players for World Cup Round of 16 Clash With Belgium

The USMNT has not advanced past the round of 16 since 2002.

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‘Has to Be’—Folarin Balogun Fumes at Red Card, FIFA Confirm World Cup Suspension Length

Balogun was sent off in the U.S.’s round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Guardian - US

‘It’s been surreal’: USMNT’s Folarin Balogun moves on from controversial red card

Folarin Balogun said a yellow card would have been fair but accepted his one-match suspension as the US prepare to face Belgium without their leading striker

Reason

Why Balogun's World Cup Red Card Was Incorrect

A lawyer's—and former trial judge's—perspective.

The Guardian - US

USMNT win smashes American record for most-watched soccer broadcast with 33.5 million viewers

The Fox and Telemundo combined audience of more than 33 million would surpass the averages of the NBA Finals and the NFL’s Sunday Night Football

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Folarin Balogun Matches Unwanted World Cup Record Only Achieved Three Times in History

The USMNT striker was the hero of the round of 32 win but was then sent off.

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Malik Tillman Reveals Brutal Injury Sustained Minutes Before Wondrous Free Kick

The 24-year-old became the first American man in 32 years to score a free kick at the World Cup.

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