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Fifa’s controversial Folarin Balogun decision ‘absolutely stinks’, says Gary Neville

Balogun will now play against Belgium after having his red card ban suspended

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Belgium ‘astonished’ by Fifa’s decision to wipe Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban

Balogun is now available to face Belgium in the World Cup last-16 after his one-match ban was ‘suspended’

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Trump finally arrives at World Cup – but Balogun decision shows Fifa hasn’t learned its lesson

Comment: The shock ‘suspension’ of Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban for the USA’s World Cup clash against Belgium once again raises serious questions about sporting integrity on the biggest stage

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Folarin Balogun red card extraordinarily wiped by Fifa in huge World Cup boost for USA

Balogun will be available to face Belgium in the round of 16 after the extraordinary development

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Trump lobbied Fifa to lift Folarin Balogun suspension for World Cup game v Belgium

The US striker was shown red in the team’s last-32 match, but the card and its suspension were thought to not be eligible for appeal.

The Guardian - US · Jul 5

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 5

USA v Belgium tactical analysis: what’s Pochettino’s plan with Balogun available?

The sides meet Monday for a World Cup quarter-final spot, and the USMNT’s main goal threat is able to play after a shock reversal. Here’s what to know

The Guardian - US · Jul 5

Meet the USA goalkeeper who is a Harvard genius and penalty shootout cheat code

The USA have a secret weapon ahead of Belgium showdown

FourFourTwo · Jul 5

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 5

Belgium players say they will need ‘balls’ to nullify home crowd against US

The US face Belgium on Monday in Seattle, another home game in a city where they have enjoyed strong support

The Guardian - US · Jul 4