Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card suspension

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Sept, 09:42 · Archive

US men's coach Mauricio Pochettino regrets not being more involved in the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game ban.

Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the US men's national team, says he regrets not being more involved in the situation surrounding forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup. Balogun received a red card after a challenge against Bosnia and Herzegovina and faced a one-game suspension, which was suspended after the US Soccer Federation and President Donald Trump lobbied Fifa. Al Jazeera reports the appeal 'changed the energy' around the US team.

How it is being reported

• Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card decision at World CupAl Jazeera · 26 Sept, 09:16
• Mauricio Pochettino regrets not being ‘more involved’ with Balogun decisionGuardian Sport · 25 Sept, 10:00

In this story: Mauricio Pochettino · Folarin Balogun · Donald Trump · US Soccer Federation · Fifa

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