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Folarin Balogun says he knew FIFA decision to lift red card suspension would "cause a lot of controversy"
By Kelsie Hoffman
July 14, 2026 / 10:51 AM EDT / CBS News
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U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun told "CBS Mornings" he "was in shock" when he received a red card in a World Cup match and discussed FIFA's decision to lift the one-game ban.
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Folarin Balogun says he knew FIFA decision to lift red card suspension would "cause a lot of controversy"
By Kelsie Hoffman
July 14, 2026 / 10:51 AM EDT / CBS News
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