https://freerepublic.com/tag/folarinbalogun/ en-us Sun, 5 Jul 2026 18:02:18 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4386767/posts In a major boost to the USMNT, FIFA have decided to suspend the one-game ban handed to striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to be available for their World Cup round of 16 clash against Belgium on Monday night. On Sunday morning, the governing body unexpectedly intervened to suspend the mandatory one-match ban stemming from the forward's red card on July 1. The 25-year-old forward was sent off during the Americans' recent victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina following a challenge on defender Tarik Muharemovic. Though it initially appeared to be a fairly innocuous tackle, replays showed that the striker did appear... UK Daily Mail https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4386767/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2026 18:02:18 GMT