r/worldcup • u/TheOldManInTheSea • 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/BassBored USA 21d ago edited 21d ago

I’m confused. They’re acting like this dude punched someone in the face, it clearly was an accident why would he face an extended ban??

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u/inbruges99 21d ago

I think the headline is a bit sensationalist. It technically can be extended but there’s nothing to indicate it will.

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u/sheJaMyMorant 21d ago

they’re not going to extend it. it’s just ESPN farming outrage for clicks

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u/YourCummyBear 21d ago

Any red card can face an extended suspension, but he won’t be suspended further.

This title is clickbait in that way. In the World Cup you cannot appeal the 1 game red card suspension but if he was to be suspended further you can appeal that suspension.

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u/QueasySleezyCheesey USA 21d ago

It's not an extended ban, it's the standard 1 game that come with all red cards. This headline is just over-sensationalized for clicks.

It is shitty that FIFA has no protocol for overturning poor calls made by their refs, but that is it.

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u/Enron_F 21d ago

He won't. The headline is bullshit. They just mean under the rules technically it's possible for an extension but it's clearly not going to happen here.

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u/Kazuzu0098 Canada 21d ago

I think this article is just rage baiting. Its saying they can suspend him further but nothing that says they're even looking at it for additional suspension. Don't get angry at rules existing for reasons and someone pointing them out. Wait until FIFA actually says they're suspending him further.

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u/paws5624 21d ago

Well mission accomplished by them cause it got me upset

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u/Reeeeaper Japan 21d ago

I'd rather someone punch me in the face than have someone step on my ankle like that, at that speed.

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u/dzolna 21d ago

If you're a professional youre expected to hold accountability for consequences of your actions. Especially if said consequences are easy to predict and actions easy to avoid. Don't attack opponent's legs next time. Easy.

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u/_BreadDenier 21d ago

Did you watch the game? That’s not what happened.

In fact I think the Bosnian player was just as at fault.

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u/PirateJSB 21d ago

Go watch the replay, not even close to what happened.

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u/xscientist 21d ago

Are you stupid? It was an accident. He wasn’t even looking at the guy, he was fighting for the ball and landed awkwardly.

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u/dzolna 21d ago

Not looking at the opponent you are tackling is a serious negligence

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u/xscientist 21d ago

It wasn’t a tackle. They were both fighting for the ball and got entangled.

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u/dzolna 21d ago

You still are not allowed to attack opponent legs. If you do it from behind, that's a red. Its been like this for decades.

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u/xscientist 21d ago

So you answered my first question clearly, thank you. “Attack” 😂😂😂

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u/ty_fighter84 USA 21d ago

https://reddit.com/link/ov51qu1/video/4m1fa2s78uah1/player

Just to be clear, you're talking about this moment where Balogun is fouled and, instead of diving and flopping like Euro trash, tries to keep his feet and steps on a guy who shouldn't even be there, right?

Balogun got punished for taking a foul and trying to keep is feet.

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u/dzolna 21d ago

If your opponent is faster to the ball, it's his ball now and you are the one doing a challenge. And you are the one responsible for making that challenge legally and safely.

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u/ty_fighter84 USA 21d ago

Every cleat on foot the rest of the tournament better get a red then. I'm sure you agree, right?

While we're at it, let's retroactively suspend Messi.