USMNT, Balogun and Folarin
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Fox Sports analysts Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas got into a heated and awkward exchange on the air Tuesday while discussing FIFA's decision to overturn United States star Folarin Balogun's red card suspension during the World Cup.
Alexi Lalas and Thierry Henry had a tense moment on FOX when discussing FIFA's handling of Folarin Balogun's red card. Watch here.
Belgium hero Charles de Ketelaere reacts after beating USMNT in the FIFA World Cup amid the Donald Trump drama involving Folarin Balogun.
Track the latest on Folarin Balogun's suspension, FIFA ruling, reinstatement and USMNT reaction while the U.S. takes on Belgium in the World Cup.
Despite the international outcry over FIFA's decision, U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams said after the game that the squad had largely been unaware of the controversy. Seattle Stadium roared for Balogun when he stepped onto the pitch.
United States President Donald Trump has admitted he talked with FIFA President Gianni Infantino about Folarin Balogun's suspension, leading the soccer governing body's disciplinary committee to overturn the decision on Sunday and allow Balogun to play against Belgium on Monday.
The White House pushed back against questions of irony that Trump advocated for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, a birthright citizen.
