U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

U.S. Men’s National Team star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.  Pulisic, 27, has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was made after an X-ray and MRI … Read more

From The Sports Desk: Belgium demolishes the U.S. 4-1, and then trolls it afterward

The United States’ World Cup campaign was brought to a screeching halt in Seattle last night by a Belgian team that played as if it had extra motivation after the Folarin Balogun affair. The Red Devils, angered by FIFA’s decision to reinstate the U.S. striker after he received a red card in the previous round, … Read more

Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1 in World Cup, ending the Americans’ run in Seattle

Belgium defeated the U.S. Men’s National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup Round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans’ hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years. The U.S. kicked off the match with the same starting XI as against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round … Read more

Balogun starts for US against Belgium after suspension lifted

SEATTLE — Folarin Balogun is in the United States’ starting lineup for Monday’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium after his red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA in a decision that sparked an uproar across the sport. Balogun’s red card was assessed by Brazilian referee Raphael Claus for stepping on an opponent’s ankle … Read more

Folarin Balogun will play in U.S. World Cup match against Belgium after FIFA suspends match ban

Folarin Balogun will play in U.S. World Cup match against Belgium after FIFA suspends match ban – CBS News Watch CBS News Folarin Balogun will play in the U.S.-Belgium World Cup match after FIFA suspended his one-game ban following a red card. Nicole Valdes reports. Source link

U.S. star Folarin Balogun eligible to play vs. Belgium after FIFA suspends red card ban

United States striker Folarin Balogun has been reinstated for the team’s round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday after earning a red card in the previous round, FIFA announced Sunday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Balogun was shown a controversial red during the … Read more

U.S. lead scorer Folarin Balogun will play in World Cup match against Belgium after suspension is lifted

Lead U.S. Men’s National Team scorer Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium tomorrow, after FIFA’s disciplinary committee overturned a red card suspension he received on Wednesday.  The news was first reported by The Athletic and confirmed by U.S. Soccer. The organization said that it is “pleased” that … Read more