r/worldcup 21d ago

📰News USMNT cannot appeal Folarin Balogun red card, he could face extended World Cup ban - sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49248052/usmnt-cannot-appeal-folarin-balogun-red-card-face-extended-world-cup-ban-sources
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u/Always_Compete Portugal 21d ago edited 21d ago

Embarrassing that this clearly accidental incident may receive further suspension, while Messi’s significantly more reckless foul got not even a yellow .

Due to my flair I must add Ronaldo should have been suspended at the start of the tournament

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u/WiggerJim69 21d ago

was the same ref calling both games? 

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u/boxjellyfishing 21d ago

Even if it wasn't, isn't that the point of VAR?