Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 8 Jul 2026
USA star Folarin Balogun flooded with support after grovelling apology and World Cup row
Folarin Balogun was premitted to take part in the USA's round of 16 World Cup clash with Belgium despite receiving a straight red card a match earlier, a move which was met with heavy criticism
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