“He Came to Talk to Me”: Belgium Manager Clears Flo Balogun of Blame After Class Act By USMNT Star
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Belgium manager praises classy gesture by Folarin Balogun after red card controversy: 'I really liked that'
Folarin Balogun did as he was told — played soccer, because he was allowed to.The day before the U.S. Men's National Team's Round of 16 game against Belgium, which Balogun was originally supposed to miss because of a red card in the prior game, FIFA ruled that he would be eligible.The ruling added on to what was already a huge controversy, as it was argued Balogun should not have been red-carded in the first place. Nonetheless, Balogun was activ…
Rudi Garcia revealed that Folarin Balogun approached him after Belgium's win over the USA
The Frenchman, Rudi García revealed what he spoke to Folarin Balogun, after the meeting of Belgium vs. the United States of the World Cup 2026. To what the technical director of Belgium, Rudi García made clear that “it is not his fault” of the striker of the United States, Folarin Balogun all the controversy that came with the red card that was raised to the American. “He came to talk to me. I liked that very much. It’s not his fault; it’s not h…
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia said after the round of 16 match that the controversy over Folarin Balogun's return to the US team had no impact on Belgium's improved play.
Among the harshest critics of FIFA's decision was Belgian coach Rudi Garcia, who also spoke to Balogun after the match and defended him.
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