About this episode

Nick discusses FIFA's suspension of Balogun's red card and the surrounding controversy.

FIFA announced they are suspending US stiker Falorin Balogun's red card suspension, making him eligible to play in the USMNT's World Cup knock-out round match against Belgium. Though he never should've seen red in the match vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, the blowback against FIFA has been even worse. Nick breaks down the situation and gives his reactions.

People in this episode

Host: Nick

Topics covered

• FIFA
• Balogun
• USMNT
• World Cup
• soccer
• suspension
• red card

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FIFA

Places: US, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina

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