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
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
When United States player Folarin Balogun received a red card last week in his team’s World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, it left a bad taste in his mouth along with many American fans following the team. On Sunday, though, FIFA suspended his red card, making him available for Monday night’s Round of 16 … Read more
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