SUSPENSION · WC · ESPN · 1h ago

Belgium furious at Balogun ban being suspended: It's April Fools

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said he thought it was a joke when he first heard news that suspended United States striker Folarin Balogun was cleared to play in the round of 16 match.

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