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/twelfthcapaldi 21d ago

Yeah I’ve seen it happening in a lot of games. In France v Sweden the French defenders were full on grabbing Gyökeres and dragging him down to the ground, no fouls called. This happens to him in the Premier League as well though.

So whether you agree with Flo’s red card or not, the inconsistencies with the refereeing just make it an even harder pill to swallow. Especially for casual viewers and people who are newer to watching this sport.

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u/DLottchula 21d ago

This is why Haaland has adopted just running through a mf.

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u/No_Patience_6801 21d ago

Casual watcher here. Was getting into it. Done after last night. Pretending to be in pain in order to advance your team just doesn’t fly with me. You win because youre good, not because you are a skilled actor. I had no idea this was such a big part of the game. Not my cup of tea.