'Not his fault' - Belgium boss Rudi Garcia jumps to defence of Folarin Balogun as USMNT striker breaks silence on World Cup exit & FIFA's decision to suspend red card
Belgium football manager Rudi Garcia has defended US striker Folarin Balogun following controversy over FIFA's decision to overturn a red card ban during a World Cup match. Despite the pre-match tension, Garcia praised Balogun's professionalism after Belgium's 4-1 victory over the US.
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has defended United States striker Folarin Balogun following their World Cup round-of-16 encounter in Seattle. The pre-match build-up had been heavily dominated by FIFA’s highly controversial decision to suspend Balogun’s red-card ban, prompting widespread criticism before Belgium secured a 4-1 victory.
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