FIFA publicly defended Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after US President Donald Trump questioned his integrity following the controversial red card shown to United States striker Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup. The governing body praised Claus for his professionalism and reaffirmed its confidence in his ability to officiate at the highest level despite growing […]
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Fifa lifts Balogun World Cup suspension before Belgium clash
FIFA has lifted the one-match suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun, making him available for his side’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium after his red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Read More: US beats Bosnia to reach FIFA World Cup round of 16 Balogun, who has scored three goals during the tournament, was sent […]
United States stun Bosnia to reach World Cup last 16
The United States secured a determined 2-0 victory over Bosnia on Wednesday to book a place in the FIFA World Cup last 16, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win. The result also snapped the Americans’ frustrating run of 10 consecutive defeats against European opponents, keeping their hopes of a memorable tournament alive. The […]
US beats Bosnia to reach FIFA World Cup round of 16
US men’s national soccer team kept its FIFA World Cup campaign alive with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team in the round of 32, securing a place in the tournament’s round of 16. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring just before halftime with his third goal of the tournament after a well-worked […]