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Folarin Balogun red card, explained: What controversial call means for USMNT star’s availability for Round of 16

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Folarin Balogun red card, explained: What controversial call means for USMNT star’s availability for Round of 16

With the USMNT leading Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-0 on a first-half goal from Folarin Balogun, the AS Monaco striker was given a straight red card that reduced Mauricio Pochettino's side to 10 men for the rest of the match.

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With the USMNT leading Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-0 on a first-half goal from Folarin Balogun, the AS Monaco striker was given a straight red card that reduced Mauricio Pochettino's side to 10 men for the rest of the match. The story falls into Newseze's sports desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Yahoo Sports.

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