L. Balogun

Aris · FA Cup · Defender · #27 · Nigeria · 37 yrs

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L. Balogun

Defender · #27

Legal name: Leon Aderemi Balogun
Age: 37
Nationality: Nigeria
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 88 kg
Preferred foot: —
Injured: No
Current club: Aris ARI

Player headlines

Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision

sports.yahoo.com · 2 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 · 2 days ago

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

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

sports.yahoo.com · 5 days ago

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

independent.co.uk · 5 days ago

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

sports.yahoo.com · 6 days ago

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 · last week

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 · last week

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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Muharemovic can be ‘one of the finest left-footed centre-backs of his generation’

skysports.com · last week

You might recall him being fouled by Folarin Balogun, sparking a World Cup drama. Now, Tarik Muharemovic is to become the most expensive defender in Leeds United’s history. One day, some believe he will be remembered among the best of his generation.

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

france24.com · last week

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

independent.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

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

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Card row destabilised the USA at the World Cup, reveals Balogun

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

One week after the elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, American forward Folarin Balogun broke his silence and revealed what was going on behind the scenes in the United States camp before the ro...

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing formal complaint after Trump phone call over Folarin Balogun ban

independent.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

USA striker Folarin Balogun had his World Cup ban suspended, meaning he was available to play against Belgium

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing formal complaint after Trump phone call over Folarin Balogun ban

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

USA striker Folarin Balogun had his World Cup ban suspended, meaning he was available to play against Belgium

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FIFA face more backlash after 'failing to consult committee' over Folarin Balogun red card

mirror.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

FIFA suffered fierce backlash after suspending USA striker Folarin Balogun's one-game ban ahead of their last-16 clash with Belgium, having received a red card in the previous round

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Report: FIFA official acted alone in clearing USMNT's Folarin Balogun to face Belgium

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

Per the Times of London, important FIFA disciplinary decisions usually involve three members of the disciplinary committee.

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FIFA disciplinary chair waived Folarin Balogun's USA-Belgium suspension on his own, didn't consult 17 other committee members: Report

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

Per the Times of London, important FIFA disciplinary decisions usually involve three members of the disciplinary committee.

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Player headlines

Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision

Norway consider complaint over Balogun World Cup ban suspension

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

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

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

Muharemovic can be ‘one of the finest left-footed centre-backs of his generation’

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

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

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

Card row destabilised the USA at the World Cup, reveals Balogun

Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing formal complaint after Trump phone call over Folarin Balogun ban

Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing formal complaint after Trump phone call over Folarin Balogun ban

FIFA face more backlash after 'failing to consult committee' over Folarin Balogun red card

Report: FIFA official acted alone in clearing USMNT's Folarin Balogun to face Belgium

FIFA disciplinary chair waived Folarin Balogun's USA-Belgium suspension on his own, didn't consult 17 other committee members: Report

Player headlines

Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision

Norway consider complaint over Balogun World Cup ban suspension

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

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

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

Muharemovic can be ‘one of the finest left-footed centre-backs of his generation’

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

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

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

Card row destabilised the USA at the World Cup, reveals Balogun

Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing formal complaint after Trump phone call over Folarin Balogun ban

Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing formal complaint after Trump phone call over Folarin Balogun ban

FIFA face more backlash after 'failing to consult committee' over Folarin Balogun red card

Report: FIFA official acted alone in clearing USMNT's Folarin Balogun to face Belgium

FIFA disciplinary chair waived Folarin Balogun's USA-Belgium suspension on his own, didn't consult 17 other committee members: Report