‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy
Summary
Belgium won 4-1 against the United States to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. The match followed a controversy where US player Folarin Balogun was allowed to play despite a red card because President Donald Trump lobbied to overturn his suspension.Key Facts
- Belgium beat the United States 4-1 to move into the World Cup quarter-finals.
- US striker Folarin Balogun received a red card in the previous match but was allowed to play against Belgium after the suspension was overturned.
- President Donald Trump lobbied for Balogun’s red card to be overturned.
- UEFA called the decision to overturn the red card “incomprehensible and unjustifiable.”
- Belgium’s team used the controversy as extra motivation to win the match.
- Belgium’s captain Youri Tielemans said the team focused on playing well instead of arguing about the situation.
- Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said the US showed a lack of respect toward Belgium before the match.
- Belgium will play Spain in the next round for a chance to reach the semi-finals.
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