Up Or Down? Balogun Improved His Stock But Pulisic Has Work To Do

We’re coming off an incredible summer and arguably the best World Cup in history. Never had we had 48 teams spread across three host nations and so many of the star players actually produce some iconic goals.  Certainly the U.S. men’s national team could have done better, even though Mauricio Pochettino’s squad did deliver some … Read more

Football transfer rumours: Folarin Balogun to Spurs? Pedro Neto to Manchester City? | Transfer window

It’s been a quiet summer thus far for Folarin Balogun, so why not stir up some controversy by signing for the arch rivals of your boyhood club? The Monaco striker, who started his career at Arsenal, is being linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur, who need a goalscorer to ensure they do not finish … Read more

Football gossip: Reijnders, Balogun, Vinicius Jr, Savinho, Gakpo, Neto, Chavarria

Nottingham Forest eye Tijjani Reijnders, Tottenham want Savinho and Nicolas Jackson, Real Madrid resume Vinicius Jr contract talks and Chelsea close in on Pep Chavarria. Manchester City‘s Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 28, has emerged as a £55m target for Nottingham Forest. (Mail, external) United States striker Folarin Balogun, 25, has been offered to Tottenham via … Read more

Folarin Balogun knew decision to let him defy red-card ban would be ‘controversial’

American star Folarin Balogun admitted he was not surprised that the decision to allow him to challenge his red card ban was “controversial”, as he accepted that he and his teammates let fans down with their crushing loss to Belgium. Balogun spoke of the anger sparked by FIFA’s decision for the first time shortly after … Read more

White House reportedly called FIFA’s Infantino to review Balogun red card

Sports Balogun can now play in the USA’s Round of 16 match with Belgium on Monday. U.S. player Folarin Balogun, 20, walks off the field after receiving a red card during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, … Read more

How Mauricio Pochettino could replace USMNT’s Folarin Balogun in World Cup lineup

SEATTLE – Mauricio Pochettino’s calculations on how to handle the loss of Folarin Balogun, who received a one-game red card suspension ahead of the USMNT’s Round of 16 match against Belgium, comes down in large part to how willing the manager is to change his lineup as a whole. Pochettino’s system and starting lineup have … Read more