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Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision
The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee.
July 23, 2026IOC asked to investigate FIFA president's role in Balogun reversal - Reuters
IOC asked to investigate FIFA president's role in Balogun reversal Reuters
July 15, 2026US striker Balogun expected controversy over suspended red-card ban - Reuters
US striker Balogun expected controversy over suspended red-card ban Reuters
July 14, 2026Fifa official refuses to answer BBC's Balogun ban questions
The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee refuses to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to United States striker Folarin Balogun avoiding a ban after being sent off.
July 11, 2026A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?
Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.
July 7, 2026Balogun controversy had little impact on Belgium team, says coach - Reuters
Balogun controversy had little impact on Belgium team, says coach Reuters
July 7, 2026Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.
July 7, 2026Belgium end US World Cup dreams with 4-1 rout amid Balogun row - Reuters
Belgium end US World Cup dreams with 4-1 rout amid Balogun row Reuters
July 7, 2026Balogun controversy deepens as UK politicians seek FIFA reprieve for Quansah, English FA weighs appeal - Reuters
Balogun controversy deepens as UK politicians seek FIFA reprieve for Quansah, English FA weighs appeal Reuters
July 6, 2026'Accidental American' Balogun at crossroads of US, soccer politics at World Cup - Reuters
'Accidental American' Balogun at crossroads of US, soccer politics at World Cup Reuters
July 6, 2026FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over US striker Balogun's eligibility for World Cup clash - Reuters
FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over US striker Balogun's eligibility for World Cup clash Reuters
July 6, 2026Trump says he sought FIFA review of Balogun red card ahead of U.S.-Belgium match - Reuters
Trump says he sought FIFA review of Balogun red card ahead of U.S.-Belgium match Reuters
July 6, 2026Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.
July 6, 2026Reaction to FIFA suspending Balogun red-card ban after Trump intervention - Reuters
Reaction to FIFA suspending Balogun red-card ban after Trump intervention Reuters
July 6, 2026UEFA slams FIFA's 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable' Balogun decision - Reuters
UEFA slams FIFA's 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable' Balogun decision Reuters
July 6, 2026Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium - Reuters
Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium Reuters
July 6, 2026What is Article 27 of FIFA's Disciplinary Code that allows red-carded Balogun to play? - Reuters
What is Article 27 of FIFA's Disciplinary Code that allows red-carded Balogun to play? Reuters
July 6, 2026'Sportsmanship in question' after decision to suspend Balogun red card
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards react to the decision to suspend the red card shown to the USA's Florian Balogun during their round of 32 tie with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
July 6, 2026Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun leaves many unanswered questions.
July 5, 2026US striker Balogun available for Belgium clash despite red card - Reuters
US striker Balogun available for Belgium clash despite red card Reuters
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Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision
Folarin Balogun was the United States' top scorer at the World Cup with three goals The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee about the dec
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Fifa official refuses to answer BBC's Balogun ban questions
Fifa disciplinary chairman refuses to answer questions The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee has refused to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to United States strik
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A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?
Belgium make light work of USA to set up quarter-final tie with Spain It all started with the usual razzmatazz that has come to be seen at United States' World Cup games - a boisterous and patriotic
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Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Trump on Balogun red-card suspension President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup. Balogun, 25
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Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
'Sportsmanship in question' after decision to suspend Balogun red card It had become one of the game's great certainties. If you are sent off at the World Cup, you will miss the next game. No ifs, n
'Sportsmanship in question' after decision to suspend Balogun red card
There was an error BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards react to the decision to suspend the red card shown to the USA's Florian Balogun during their round of 32 tie
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Balogun scores & sees red as USA beat Bosnia
There was an error Folarin Balogun scores and is later sent off as the United States advance past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. READ MORE: USA
USA march on but will Balogun red card prove costly?
Goalscorer Balogun sent off for USA "Why not us?" It is the question which coach Mauricio Pochettino posed back in March, when discussing the United States' chances of lifting a first World Cup on h