Mauricio Pochettino Defends Folarin Balogun After Red Card

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Mauricio Pochettino Defends Folarin Balogun After Red Card

Pochettino defended Balogun after USA’s 2-0 Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, insisting the striker’s dismissal was wrong. “For me? Never a red card,” he said, calling the ankle contact on Tarik Muharemovic accidental. Pochettino said Balogun was “very disappointed,” but hopes USA advance further so he can become available again after serving his suspension.

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