Balogun Anticipated Controversy and Team Nerves Over Waived World Cup Ban
USMNT player Folarin Balogun has stated that the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's intervention with FIFA to waive his World Cup ban negatively affected the team, admitting he expected the 'outside noise' and that it caused 'nerves' among his teammates.
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Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived
United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and said it brought "nerves" on his team-mates.
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Read full article →Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived
United States striker Folarin Balogun says he knew Fifa's decision to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup would create "a lot of controversy" and could see the resulting "nerves" among his team-mates.
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