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Balogun suspended after controversial World Cup red card

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USMNT accepting its Folarin Balogun red card fate as outrage lingers New York PostRecord 24.4M watched USMNT's World Cup win, per Fox Sports ESPNThe USA's red card controversy explained and why the decision won't be overturned

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men's soccer team received a red card and will be sidelined for Monday's game.

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NBC News' Steve Patterson has more on what his coach is saying tonight.

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World Cup Match Hits All-Time High for Soccer in America The Hollywood ReporterRecord 24.4M watched USMNT's World Cup win, per Fox Sports ESPNThe USA's red card controversy explained and why the decision won't be overturned CNNWhy the USMNT can't appeal Folarin Balogun's suspension after his controversial World Cup red card Yahoo SportsRubio says USMNT ‘got screwed' by red card The Hill

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Referee Raphael Claus, part of USMNT red card controversy, was investigated in Brazil - New York Post.

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Referee Raphael Claus, part of USMNT red card controversy, was investigated in Brazil New York PostRecord 24.4M watched USMNT's World Cup win, per Fox Sports ESPNThe USA's red card controversy explained and why the decision won't be overturned CNNWhy the USMNT can't appeal Folarin Balogun's suspension after his controversial World Cup red card Yahoo SportsRubio says USMNT ‘got screwed' by red card The Hill

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FIFA needs to reckon with its embarrassing VAR reality after Folarin Balogun red card New York PostFolarin Balogun's red card will be hotly debated, but it revealed something about the USA that can't be taken away

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Men's National Team is moving on in the World Cup, but the top scorer will have to watch the next match from the sidelines after video review led to a red card and a lot of boos.

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**Summary:** The U.S. Men's National Team, led by star player Folarin Balogun, suffered a controversial red card during their World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading to Balogun being suspended for the next game. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights issues with FIFA’s

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