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Balogun Red Card Sparks Officiating Debate | Wilmington News
Former U.S. World Cup star John Harkes is demanding reform of red card rules after Folarin Balogun’s shocking suspension, arguing the VAR review was botched and inconsistent — especially since similar tackles elsewhere in the tournament went unchecked. With the U.S. Men’s National Team on a hot streak and dominating matches, this controversial call threatens to derail their momentum and fuels growing frustration among players like Weston McKennie, who point to glaring disparities in officiating — including how Messi’s similar actions escaped scrutiny. Complicating matters, the referee…
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