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Balogun did not deserve a red card: USA coach questions referee's decision

USA coach says Balogun's red card was undeserved and questions referee's call.

Politics desk
NRI HeraldJuly 2, 2026
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Balogun did not deserve a red card: USA coach questions referee's decision

The United States national team coach has questioned the referee's decision to send off defender Balogun during a recent match. The coach stated that Balogun did not deserve a red card for the incident.

The sending off occurred in the second half of the game, leaving the USA team with 10 men for the remainder of the match. The coach expressed frustration with the call, suggesting it was harsh and impacted the team's performance.

Balogun, a key player for the USA defense, will now be suspended for the next match due to the red card. The coach indicated that the team would review the incident and consider an appeal if possible.

The match ended in a defeat for the USA, and the coach emphasized that the red card was a turning point. He called for more consistency from referees in making such decisions.

Politics desk · July 2, 2026
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