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Pochettino Praises FIFA Balogun U-Turn

Published July 5, 2026 · Updated July 6, 2026 · The Guardian

Mauricio Pochettino hailed FIFA's shock decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, reiterating his claim that the original red card was harsh and unfair.

Mauricio Pochettino celebrated FIFA's decision to reverse Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, calling the initial red card "completely unfair." The US manager referenced the team playing with 10 men for 30 minutes against Bosnia Herzegovina, claiming "99.9% of people agree there was an unfair red card."

The US will face Belgium in the World Cup last 16 on Monday, with Balogun now available for selection after FIFA's U-turn. rocore.sbs

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