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LeBron James Praises Folarin Balogun's World Cup Goal Before Red Card

LeBron James Praises Folarin Balogun's World Cup Goal Before Red Card

Summary

LeBron James praised U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun for scoring a goal in the World Cup Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. After the goal and celebration, Balogun was later given a red card, but the U.S. team still won 2-0 and moved on to the next round.

Key Facts

  • Folarin Balogun scored a goal that gave the U.S. a 1-0 lead against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Balogun repeated LeBron James’ signature celebration after scoring.
  • LeBron James shared a supportive post on social media praising Balogun’s goal and celebration.
  • Balogun was born in Brooklyn to Nigerian parents and raised in England.
  • President Donald Trump has sought to limit birthright citizenship, which Balogun holds by birth.
  • Later in the match, Balogun received a red card for a challenge on an opposing player.
  • The U.S. team played the rest of the game with 10 players but still won 2-0.
  • The U.S. will face Belgium in the Round of 16 in Seattle on Monday.
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