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Folarin Balogun gets ban suspended, able to play for USA vs Belgium
A huge piece of news for the USA, as Folarin Balogun's ban has been suspended.
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A huge piece of news for the USA, as Folarin Balogun's ban has been suspended.
USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, the team’s leading goal scorer, will be available to play against Belgium in the Round of 16 in the World Cup.
Everything to know about why Folarin Balogun will be available for USA vs. Belgium on Tuesday at Seattle Stadium.
The United States were preparing to contest a tense Round of 16 match against Belgium at the World Cup on Monday without their in-form starting striker Folarin Balogun, until suddenly he was made available.
The U.S.’s top striker and goal scorer Folarin Balogun will play tomorrow against Belgium after his red car was overturned by FIFA.
The forward can play in the United States’ round of 16 game against Belgium.
Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Tuesday. Balogun, who leads the Americans with three goals, received a red card for stepping on the foot of Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a 2-0 round of 32 win on Wednesday. “The implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a probationary period of one year,” FIFA announced Sunday.
Team USA's hero from the Round of 32 win is expected to be available against Belgium.