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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 38 MIN

Balogun Blowback: FIFA Suspends the Striker's Red Card

from Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast · host Bleav + Glass House Soccer

Hey, soccer fans! Falorin Balogun is eligible to play for the United States against Belgium in the World Cup. That's right! The FIFA Disciplinary Committee suspended his one-match ban after he received a red card vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina. Ultimately, he never should've seen red and FIFA is rectifying a complete error from their officiating crew, but the situation has soccer fans, pundits, and the Belgium Federation shocked, confused, and angry. Tune in as Nick breaks down the chain of events, reviews the initial reactions, and tells you why your specific overreaction to FIFA's decision isn't warranted. If you want to criticize FIFA and their rules, this is not the instance to do it. Balogun shouldn't have been carded, and FIFA made it right - in alignment with their current rules and procedures. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FIFA announced they are suspending US stiker Falorin Balogun's red card suspension, making him eligible to play in the USMNT's World Cup knock-out round match against Belgium. Though he never should've seen red in the match vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, the blowback against FIFA has been even worse. Nick breaks down the situation and gives his reactions.

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Hey, soccer fans! Falorin Balogun is eligible to play for the United States against Belgium in the World Cup. That's right! The FIFA Disciplinary Committee suspended his one-match ban after he received a red card vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina. Ultimately,...

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