President Trump’s intervention in the U.S. team’s red card controversy has renewed concerns about politics bleeding into sports, but this isn’t the first time government officials have been accused of trying to influence a match’s outcome. CBS News’ Lindsey Reiser explains. Then, former FIFA referee Christina Unkel joins with analysis. Source link
USMNT defender Chris Richards reacts to Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension being lifted – CBS News Watch CBS News USMNT defender Chris Richards speaks with Tony Dokoupil about the controversial decision to lift the suspension against Folarin Balogun and his team’s ongoing run through the World Cup. Source link
U.S. Men’s National Team defender Chris Richards said he gives credit to teammate Folarin Balogun after FIFA lifted the striker’s red card suspension. Speaking on the controversy ahead of the win-or-go-home World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium, Richards told “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil he didn’t have insight into how the appeal … Read more
USMNT player Chris Richards speaks with Tony Dokoupil about how the team reacted when they found out Folarin Balogun could play against Belgium, what he thinks of the World Cup’s popularity in the U.S. and more. Source link
What we know about the Folarin Balogun red card controversy – CBS News Watch CBS News U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will play Monday night in the World Cup match against Belgium after his controversial red card suspension was overturned by FIFA. CBS News’ Elizabeth Campbell and Nancy Cordes report. Source link
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacted to the controversy after Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension was lifted, and President Trump confirmed his phone call on the matter in the Oval Office on Monday. CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi has more. Source link
Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension lifted after Trump call stirs controversy across World Cup – CBS News Watch CBS News The soccer world is reacting after FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension, allowing him to play in the U.S.-Belgium game. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Elizabeth Campbell have more. Source link
Roger Bennett, founder and CEO of Men in Blazers, an independent media network that covers soccer, joins “CBS Mornings” to break down the decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension. The U.S. star is now eligible to play against Belgium on Monday. Source link
Marcelo Balboa, a former member of the U.S. Men’s National Team and analyst for MLS on Apple TV, joins to break down the controversy around Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension. Source link
Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension reversal after Trump call stirs controversy across World Cup – CBS News Watch CBS News The soccer world is reacting after FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension, allowing him to play in the U.S.-Belgium game. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Elizabeth Campbell have more. Source link