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Pochettino says Balogun's 'foul' never a red-card act
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
|July 03, 2026
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said striker Folarin Balogun should “never” have received a red card after he was sent off against Bosnia following a VAR review, meaning he will miss his side’s last-16 World Cup showdown with Belgium next week.
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In the 64th minute of the game against Bosnia, Balogun — having scored the opener in a 2-0 US win — was controversially judged to have stamped on the back of defender Tarik Muharemovic’s foot. Balogun also appeared to be injured from the coming-together with Muharemovic, but slow-motion replays showed his outstretched foot had come down in a dangerous position on his opponent’s turning ankle.
This story is from the July 03, 2026 edition of Hindustan Times Chandigarh.
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