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After controversial red card: US top scorer knows his suspension
Balogun was sent off with a red card for a foul in the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. This incident sparked debate.
Folarin Balogun's red card caused quite a stir. He now knows his suspension!
In the match between the USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the player was sent off in the 60th minute after catching Tarik Muharemović on the ankle with his studs up. The decision sparked debate.
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As several media outlets report, a member of the American team has confirmed a one-match suspension, meaning Balogun will only have to sit out the round of 16 match against Belgium (Tuesday 2:00 AM in the LIVE ticker >>>).
Balogun: "It was absolutely unintentional"
The player in question has already scored three goals at his home World Cup, more than any other player on the team.
The player himself also commented: "First and foremost, I want to emphasize that it was absolutely unintentional," he is quoted by "The Athletic."
He added: "The referee's decision was his to make. I don't think it's right. A yellow card would have been appropriate in my opinion, as there was no intention involved."
Coach Pochettino was also irritated by the referee's decision: "For me, that is never a red card. It was never his intention to kick the player. It was a completely normal action in football," he explained.
