The father of U.S. Men’s National Team striker Folarin Balogun has revealed he was “glad” Donald Trump intervened in his son’s red card appeal, while acknowledging why some people were uncomfortable with the president’s involvement.
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Balogun, the United States’ top scorer at the tournament with three goals, received a straight red card during the 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32. The call was widely condemned, with many contending the sanction was excessive after Balogun’s tackle on defender Tarik Muharemovic while trying to win the ball.
According to FIFA’s tournament regulations, the sending-off initially triggered an automatic one-game
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