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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