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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