After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss
Summary
Folarin Balogun played in the U.S. soccer team’s World Cup round of 16 loss to Belgium but had little impact on the game. His suspension was lifted after President Donald Trump intervened, allowing him to play despite a previous red card.Key Facts
- Balogun is a 25-year-old striker who scored three goals in this World Cup.
- He was suspended after a red card for stepping on an opponent’s ankle in a previous match.
- President Donald Trump contacted FIFA, which then lifted Balogun’s suspension for this game.
- The U.S. lost to Belgium 4-1 in the round of 16 match.
- Balogun helped set up a goal for Malik Tillman but did not score himself in this game.
- European soccer leaders questioned FIFA’s decision to lift the suspension, with UEFA calling it a crossing of a red line.
- Balogun ended the tournament tied for the second-most goals by a U.S. player in World Cup history.
- This was Balogun’s first World Cup playing for the U.S., and he became the first American since 1930 to score two goals in a single World Cup match.
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