A. M. Balogun

CAF Confederation Cup · Attacker · #13 · Nigeria · 24 yrs

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A. M. Balogun

Attacker · #13

Legal name: Alade Muyiwa Balogun
Age: 24
Nationality: Nigeria
Height: —
Weight: —
Preferred foot: —
Injured: No
Current club: —

Player headlines

Trump: DeChambeau and Balogun had 'tough calls'

skysports.com · 4 days ago

Donald Trump responds to claims he could have helped overturn Bryson DeChambeau’s controversial two-shot penalty at The Open, saying he sees his role more as a judge than a fixer.

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Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to escape IOC investigation over Donald Trump allegations

sports.yahoo.com · 4 days ago

A complaint had been submitted to the IOC which included reference to Fifa’s decision to defer a World Cup suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun after the US president’s intervention

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Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision

sports.yahoo.com · 5 days ago

The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee.

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Norway consider complaint over Balogun World Cup ban suspension

bbc.co.uk · 5 days ago

The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee.

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Norway to make formal Donald Trump complaint over 'serious' breach of World Cup rules

mirror.co.uk · 6 days ago

The scandal around the decision to overturn USA striker Folarin Balogun's red card at the World Cup continues, with Norway ready to take a stand against FIFA

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UEFA president boycott World Cup final in response to Folarin Balogun incident

sports.yahoo.com · 7 days ago

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin decided not to attend the World Cup final in protest against FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s ban, The Athletic reports.Ceferin attended...

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Report: Sunderland in talks to beat rivals to £40m forward

sports.yahoo.com · last week

Sunderland Transfer News: Black Cats Hold Folarin Balogun Talks in £40m Striker RaceSunderland are exploring one of the most eye-catching striker opportunities of the summer, with fresh talks held ov...

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Did This World Cup Change Soccer Forever?

nytimes.com · last week

With a wartime host nation, a referee deported and a ban overturned after a call from the White House, the 2026 tournament tested FIFA like no other.

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Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa and Trump

independent.co.uk · last week

Fifa has come under heavy scrutiny during the 2026 World Cup, with the debacle surrounding Folarin Balogun just one aspect of Uefa’s discontent

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Sunderland Are In The Mix To Sign This Ligue 1 Striker: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?

sports.yahoo.com · last week

In a recent report, Mundo Deportivo stated that Sunderland are in the mix to sign Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. It is understood that the Black Cats would have to compete with Juventus and Borussia ...

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Biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cup, from FIFA policies to Folarin Balogun's red card

sports.yahoo.com · last week

The 2026 World Cup has been one filled with both excitement and controversy.

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USMNT's Folarin Balogun admits Donald Trump's FIFA World Cup intervention was, 'a lot of outside noise'

cbssports.com · 2 weeks ago

Speaking with CBS Mornings, the star forward admits the controversy surrounding his overturned suspension created a difficult distraction ahead of the team's loss to Belgium

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Juventus eye ex-Arsenal forward Balogun as alternative to Kolo Muani deal

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

Juventus have added Folarin Balogun to their list of centre-forward options, with the former Arsenal striker under internal discussion as the club’s pursuit of Randal Kolo Muani reaches a critical s...

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Today’s Papers – Goodbye France, Juventus dream of Balogun

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

Gazzetta dello SportOne Azzurro leads to anotherMaldini and Malagò want Buffon in Club Italia. Pirlo is increasingly favourite to become the new coachGoodbye FranceSpain into the final after 16 years...

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Gianni Infantino under fire as viral claims drag European Parliament into FIFA row

france24.com · 2 weeks ago

Viral claims with millions of views falsely claim the European Parliament has launched a probe into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. In reality, 72 MEPs penned a letter to EU football associations, urging them to seek a formal FIFA review into the controversial Balogun red card reversal. No probe has been opened, but the episode adds to growing scrutiny around FIFA’s president.

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Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and said it brought "nerves" on his team-mates.

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Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived

bbc.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and said it brought "nerves" on his team-mates.

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Florian Balogun admits red card controversy affected USA before heavy Belgium defeat

mirror.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

USA striker Folarin Balogun was set to be banned for their World Cup round-of-16 clash with Belgium, only for FIFA to controversially suspend his red card, allowing him to play

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Balogun: I knew Trump intervention 'would cause a lot of controversy'

skysports.com · 2 weeks ago

USA striker Folarin Balogun predicted President Trump's involvement in overturning his World Cup suspension would "cause a lot of controversy".

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Folarin Balogun admits Trump’s ‘unique’ World Cup intervention affected US team before Belgium loss

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium despite being sent off in USA’s previous match

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Player headlines

Trump: DeChambeau and Balogun had 'tough calls'

Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to escape IOC investigation over Donald Trump allegations

Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision

Norway consider complaint over Balogun World Cup ban suspension

Norway to make formal Donald Trump complaint over 'serious' breach of World Cup rules

UEFA president boycott World Cup final in response to Folarin Balogun incident

Report: Sunderland in talks to beat rivals to £40m forward

Did This World Cup Change Soccer Forever?

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa and Trump

Sunderland Are In The Mix To Sign This Ligue 1 Striker: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?

Biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cup, from FIFA policies to Folarin Balogun's red card

USMNT's Folarin Balogun admits Donald Trump's FIFA World Cup intervention was, 'a lot of outside noise'

Juventus eye ex-Arsenal forward Balogun as alternative to Kolo Muani deal

Today’s Papers – Goodbye France, Juventus dream of Balogun

Gianni Infantino under fire as viral claims drag European Parliament into FIFA row

Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived

Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived

Florian Balogun admits red card controversy affected USA before heavy Belgium defeat

Balogun: I knew Trump intervention 'would cause a lot of controversy'

Folarin Balogun admits Trump’s ‘unique’ World Cup intervention affected US team before Belgium loss

Player headlines

Trump: DeChambeau and Balogun had 'tough calls'

Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to escape IOC investigation over Donald Trump allegations

Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision

Norway consider complaint over Balogun World Cup ban suspension

Norway to make formal Donald Trump complaint over 'serious' breach of World Cup rules

UEFA president boycott World Cup final in response to Folarin Balogun incident

Report: Sunderland in talks to beat rivals to £40m forward

Did This World Cup Change Soccer Forever?

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa and Trump

Sunderland Are In The Mix To Sign This Ligue 1 Striker: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?

Biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cup, from FIFA policies to Folarin Balogun's red card

USMNT's Folarin Balogun admits Donald Trump's FIFA World Cup intervention was, 'a lot of outside noise'

Juventus eye ex-Arsenal forward Balogun as alternative to Kolo Muani deal

Today’s Papers – Goodbye France, Juventus dream of Balogun

Gianni Infantino under fire as viral claims drag European Parliament into FIFA row

Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived

Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived

Florian Balogun admits red card controversy affected USA before heavy Belgium defeat

Balogun: I knew Trump intervention 'would cause a lot of controversy'

Folarin Balogun admits Trump’s ‘unique’ World Cup intervention affected US team before Belgium loss