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Belgium withholding support for Infantino until FIFA explain Balogun decision

Belgium will not support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president ⁠unless it receives satisfactory answers over the handling of the Folarin Balogun red-card case at the World Cup and ‌other governance concerns, the country's football federation (RBFA) said on Monday.

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David Moyes hits out over squad size as Everton get set for United clash

Everton boss David Moyes conceded he is left with a small squad after a disappointing ⁠transfer window in which key players departed the club and a deadline day medical fell through as they tried to sign ‌American striker Folarin Balogun.

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Balogun turned down Everton as he was unhappy with how the club treated him

Folarin Balogun's £40 million move to Everton from Monaco collapsed hours before the transfer window closed because the United States striker pulled out over his "treatment" by the Premier League side, the Ligue 1 club's managing director said on Wednesday.

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Flashscore sources: Everton working on deal to sign Folarin Balogun

Folarin Balogun's move to Everton will likely hinge on Monaco's valuation of the player.

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Why Monaco appear to be pricing striker Folarin Balogun out of a summer move

During the recent World Cup, one of the most prominent names to come out of the tournament was that of Folarin Balogun, and not for the footballing prowess of the USMNT striker.

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Folarin Balogun wants out of Monaco - but who's going to make a move for him?

Folarin Balogun's future has become one of the more intriguing situations to watch as the transfer window enters its final days, with the Monaco striker keen on a new challenge but still waiting for a club to make a serious move for him.

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Norwegian FA set to launch complaint over Trump interference in Balogun case

The Norwegian FA is set to make a formal complaint to FIFA’s ethics committee over U.S. President Donald Trump’s interference in reference to USA striker Folarin Balogun’s ban, with Lise Klaveness, president of the federation, warning against attempts to sweep the scandal “under the carpet”.

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Flashscore sources: Folarin Balogun's next move taking shape as Monaco prepare for sale

Folarin Balogun's World Cup may have ended in disappointment, but it has done little to diminish his growing reputation - and the United States striker is now set to make new headlines in the summer transfer window.

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'Balogun not to blame': Garcia plays down controversy after Belgium knock out USA

Belgium manager Rudi Garcia believed the controversy around Folarin Balogun's reinstatement in the round of 16 had no impact on his side's improved performance that saw them knock out the co-hosts with a 4-1 victory.

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'No excuses': Pochettino refuses to blame Balogun furore on loss to Belgium

Mauricio Pochettino refused to blame the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun on his side's disastrous 4-1 defeat to Belgium that saw their World Cup hopes go up in smoke.

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FIFA backs referee following Balogun red card despite Trump criticism

FIFA threw its full support behind Brazilian referee Raphael ⁠Claus after U.S. President Donald Trump questioned his integrity on Monday following the red card shown ‌to United States striker Folarin Balogun that sparked a controversy at ‌the World Cup.

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Gianni Infantino reveals he told Donald Trump FIFA disciplinary body is 'independent'

Gianni Infantino insisted on Monday that FIFA's disciplinary process was independent after widespread criticism of the bombshell decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after an intervention from Donald Trump.

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Trump admits he asked Infantino to review 'horrible' Balogun red card decision

President Donald Trump confirmed Monday he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the "horrible" decision to hand a red card to star US striker Folarin Balogun, but said he did not request it be overturned.

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Belgium say FIFA rejected Folarin Balogun query after treating it as appeal

FIFA has rejected Belgium's ⁠letter seeking a copy of the decision to make USA striker ‌Folarin Balogun eligible for their World Cup ‌clash on Monday after treating ‌it as an inadmissible appeal, the ‌Royal Belgian Football Association said.

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'Crossed a red line': UEFA furious with FIFA's decision to hand Folarin Balogun reprieve

FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one-game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday.

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'Punished enough': Pochettino celebrates FIFA call to reinstate Balogun for Belgium tie

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino described FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game ban after his red card against Bosnia & Herzegovina as a celebration - a U-turn that allows their star striker to play against Belgium in the last 16 clash on Monday in Seattle.

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Belgian FA 'astonished' by FIFA's decision to lift Balogun's suspension

The Royal Belgian Football Association (KBVB) have reacted to FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension, saying it was 'astonished'.

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'I didn’t know it was April Fool’s Day': Garcia slams FIFA decision over Balogun suspension

Rudi Garcia referred to FIFA's decision to reinstate USA forward Folarin Balogun for Belgium's last-16 tie with the co-hosts as being like July 5th being called 'April Fool's Day' after the player's one-game suspension for a straight red card in their 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32 was suspended.

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Balogun available for Belgium clash as FIFA lifts USA striker’s one-game suspension

Folarin Balogun will be available to play for the USA in their round-of-16 World Cup match against Belgium, as his one-game red-card ban has now been suspended.

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'Cheerleader' Folarin Balogun to keep USA morale high against Belgium

United States forward Folarin Balogun said his red card ⁠in the last-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina was a harsh decision, but quickly turned his focus to ‌contributing as cheerleader for their clash against Belgium.

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Balogun channels his inner LeBron - who then crowns him 'Young King'

Basketball superstar LeBron James congratulated Folarin Balogun on scoring for the United States in their World Cup victory on Wednesday after the striker emulated his trademark "Silencer" celebration.

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Balogun channels his inner LeBron - who then crowns him 'Young King'

Folarin Balogun's evening began with a goal and a celebration fit for LeBron James. It ⁠ended with the United States striker walking off after a red card that will keep him out of what would have been the biggest ‌match of his international career.

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Folarin Balogun looking to replicate 'inevitable' Messi and Mbappe in Golden Boot race

United States striker Folarin Balogun has netted twice already this World Cup, and has set his sights on rivalling the elite group of "inevitable" goalscorers like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

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Folarin Balogun says scoring brace in victory over Paraguay was a 'real dream'

He netted twice on his World Cup debut but US striker Folarin Balogun is not about to celebrate wildly, telling reporters Friday he plans to finish his epic night by curling up in front of Netflix.