Balogun Says Red Card Reversal Was Always Going to 'Cause Controversy'

US striker Folarin Balogun admitted he knew FIFA's decision to suspend his one-match ban before the USA's knockout match would generate significant controversy. The player described "a lot of outside noise" surrounding the ruling in the build-up to the game. FIFA overturned the suspension stemming from a red card, allowing Balogun to play in the high-stakes fixture.