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What to Know About US Soccer Star Folarin Balogun's 1-Game Red Card Suspension, Why Team Can't Appeal
- On Wednesday, the United States men's national team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in Santa Clara, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 despite a controversial red card for striker Folarin Balogun.
- Refereeing decisions turned critical in the 64th minute when Balogun was ejected following a VAR review of a collision with Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic, forcing the Americans to play with 10 players.
- USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino defended the striker, calling the collision "accidental," while ESPN refereeing expert Andy Davies argued the VAR review protocol was misapplied.
- Despite playing shorthanded, the Americans maintained their lead before Malik Tillman doubled it with an 82nd-minute free kick, though Balogun will miss Monday's round-of-16 match against Belgium.
- The decision sparked broad debate over VAR consistency, as players and commentators compared the ruling to a similar unpenalized play involving Lionel Messi that went unpunished.
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After Balogun's exclusion in the 16th final against Bosnia and Herzegovina, U.S. chief of diplomacy Marco Rubio complained about this decision.
·Paris, France
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Patrick Mahomes' Wife Brittany Breaks Silence As Folarin Balogun World Cup Controversy Takes New Turn
Brittany Mahomes was one of the first high-profile voices to react after referee Rafael Claus sent Balogun off following a VAR review. The former soccer player and co-owner of the Kansas City Current shared her thoughts on Instagram Story.
·New Delhi, India
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Marco Rubio is furious: The US Secretary of State believes the US has been "treated badly" despite reaching the round of 16. A red card has particularly enraged the politician.
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