Lanre Balogun

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Lanre Balogun

Attacker · #0

Legal name: Lanre Balogun
Age: 25
Nationality: England
Height: —
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Injured: No
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🎙️ Tebas: FIFA competitions aren't Infantino's property

sports.yahoo.com · 4 hours ago

Javier Tebas took aim at Gianni Infantino this Wednesday in a post on X.The LaLiga president alleges a "suspicion of political interference" over the famous red card shown to Balogun and a request fro...

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FIFA’s Credibility Is on the Line as Norway Speaks Up on Balogun Farce

soccernews.com · 3 days ago

FIFA likes to present itself as the guardian of football’s integrity. Yet the governing body’s handling of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension has exposed the organisation to accusations of exactly the opposite. The latest intervention from Norway FA president Lise Klaveness is most welcome, one that her peers around the world should echo. At a […] The post FIFA’s Credibility Is on the Line as Norway Speaks Up on Balogun Farce appeared first on SoccerNews.

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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

independent.co.uk · 5 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 · 6 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 · 6 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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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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Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa and Trump

sports.yahoo.com · 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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Biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cup, from FIFA policies to Folarin Balogun's red card

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

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

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President Trump says he was 'forced' to intervene with FIFA after Folarin Balogun's red card: 'I had no idea what was going to happen'

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

The president appeared to distance himself from the fallout of his phone call to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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IOC demands investigation into Gianni Infantino’s role in Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban controversy

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been asked to investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s role in the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card reversal, The Ath...

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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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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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World Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun describes how red-card controversy affected USMNT: 'A lot of outside noise, and that's hard to avoid'

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

Balogun maintains that him stepping on the back of the leg of Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemović in the Round of 32 was accidental: "It wasn’t even a tackle."

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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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Player headlines

🎙️ Tebas: FIFA competitions aren't Infantino's property

FIFA’s Credibility Is on the Line as Norway Speaks Up on Balogun Farce

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

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

President Trump says he was 'forced' to intervene with FIFA after Folarin Balogun's red card: 'I had no idea what was going to happen'

IOC demands investigation into Gianni Infantino’s role in Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban controversy

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

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

World Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun describes how red-card controversy affected USMNT: 'A lot of outside noise, and that's hard to avoid'

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

Player headlines

🎙️ Tebas: FIFA competitions aren't Infantino's property

FIFA’s Credibility Is on the Line as Norway Speaks Up on Balogun Farce

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

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

President Trump says he was 'forced' to intervene with FIFA after Folarin Balogun's red card: 'I had no idea what was going to happen'

IOC demands investigation into Gianni Infantino’s role in Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban controversy

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

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

World Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun describes how red-card controversy affected USMNT: 'A lot of outside noise, and that's hard to avoid'

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