Alexi Lalas Blasts Folarin Balogun Red Card

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Lionel Messi had similar play as USMNT star Folarin Balogun — but didn’t earn red card as controversy brews
Lionel Messi got a friendly whistle. Folarin Balogun did not and paid a massive price.

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Alexi Lalas Blasts Folarin Balogun Red Card: 'If His Name Was Messi, He Would Have Still Played'
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Balogun's 'scandalous' red card has USA fans fuming over Messi double standards
Lip reader works out what Bosnia player said to Folarin Balogun immediately after red card
A professional lip reader has shed light on the surprisingly friendly exchange between Bosnia and Herzegovina's Sead Kolasinac and USMNT striker Folarin Balogun in the aftermath of the American's cont...

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US men's soccer player Folarin Balogun issued red card during match against Bosnia
Why Folarin Balogun deserved red card in controversial call
FIFA rules leave Team USA no recourse after Folarin Balogun's controversial red card
In the midst of its 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night, Folarin Balogun, the team's leading goal scorer in this World Cup, who found the back of the net in the first half, was hand...

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'Bogus' - Why USMNT can't appeal Folarin Balogun's controversial red card in World Cup win over Bosnia & Herzegovina as Christian Pulisic sends 'got your back' message to teammate
One rule for Messi, one for everyone else? US fury over Balogun red card

A red card means trouble and controversy at the World Cup: Here's what to know

The Americans are seeing red over the most controversial and consequential red card so far in the World Cup. While the United States celebrated a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, fans and players were angry and frustrated by a second-half red card that sent off star striker Falorin Balogun.

Lionel Messi’s most valuable card doesn’t exist yet, but here are key ones that do

Messi's jersey from his historic performance against Austria held a small but significant patch that will go into a card (eventually).
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Iconic Lionel Messi Card Sells on eBay for Record Price

With sports card values continuing to explode, Lionel Messi is the latest superstar to make headlines. The 2004 Panini Mega Cracks shown below is by far his most iconic card and has long been considered his go-to collectible. On August 14, 2025, it broke ...
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GameStop Offering $25K Bounty On Rare Lionel Messi Card: Video Game Retailer Deepens Trading Card Push

GameStop is buying and selling graded sports cards and Pokemon cards in a diversification push from video games. The video game retailer placed a $25,000 bounty on a rare Lionel Messi card. Get a Year of Fast, Actionable Trade Alerts for 60% Off This Labor ...