Balogun’s Red Card Gets Suspended | Denver News

Folarin Balogun, the US star who lit up the World Cup with three goals, got a red card in the round of 32 — but FIFA pulled the one-game suspension, shocking the team who found out via social media, mistaking it for AI. With zero intent and worse fouls happening around the tournament, the U.S. Soccer Federation got the official word late Sunday — the ban is on hold for a probationary year, with consequences if he repeats the offense. President Trump praised FIFA’s move, calling it justice. Balogun, already tied with Landon Donovan for second-most US goals, celebrated with a Michael Jackson “Bad” nod. His return is crucial as the US aims for their first quarterfinal since 2002 — and this isn’t the first time FIFA has pulled a disciplinary rug, recalling past cases like Ronaldo and Garrincha, proving these decisions are often messy and influenced by bigger forces. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/242bf2eb3190dc92