Folarin Balogun
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Folarin Balogun is a forward for the United States national football team who received a red card during the 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina for stepping on an opponent's ankle. His subsequent disciplinary suspension was lifted by FIFA's disciplinary committee, a decision that sparked international controversy and allegations of external influence, including claims of intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump, though FIFA officials and Balogun himself denied any direct involvement.
Events
- Alexander Ceferin, president of UEFA, boycotted the 2026 FIFA World…
- The IOC will not punish FIFA for canceling a red card given to a US…
- FIFA has decided to fine US soccer forward Falao Baloghan $40,000…
- US President Donald Trump, who called FIFA and requested the red…
- FIFA rejected Belgium's appeal against the decision to allow US…
- Trump personally asked FIFA to review Balogun's suspension. Moscow
- The United States national football team won their 2026 World Cup…
Recent coverage
- Norway to file complaint with FIFA over Trump's interference in Balogan's red card — Коммерсантъ
- UEFA President Boycotted the 2026 World Cup Final Over a Controversial FIFA Decision — Вести
- The Guardian: IOC will not punish FIFA for cancelling a red card at the World Cup — Коммерсантъ
- Trump: The disqualification of Balogan is the most memorable situation at the World Cup — Вести
- Durnovo: Cancelling Folarin Balogán's red card opens Pandora's box in football — Вести
- Fetisov outraged by FIFA's decision to drop red card on World Cup at Trump's request — Вести
- US Soccer Team Player Balogan Claims No Involvement in Red Card Disqualification Reversal — Вести
- FIFA fines US striker $40k after red card scandal — Коммерсантъ
- FIFA President Calls the Decision to Disqualify Baloghan Independent — Коммерсантъ
- FIFA deems Belgium's appeal regarding Balogan's red card unacceptable — Вести
- Trump claims he didn't know the meaning of a red card in football — Вечерняя Москва
- Belgian Football Association Accuses FIFA of Malfeasance in Baloghan Case — Коммерсантъ
- Trump Confirms Call to FIFA Head Regarding Review of Baloghan's Disqualification — Коммерсантъ
- Media reports who initiated the suspension of Balogana's red card — Вести
- UEFA accuses FIFA of exceeding its authority by lifting the ban on a US national team player — Коммерсантъ
- UEFA: FIFA has crossed all boundaries with its decision to revoke Balogan's red card — Вести
- Trump Calls FIFA to Revoke Red Card for US Team Top Scorer — Вечерняя Москва
- US National Team Wins Playoff Match at the World Cup for the First Time in 24 Years — Вечерняя Москва
- USA Team Defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina Team to Advance to Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup — Вести