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Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card decision at World Cup

Headline from Al Jazeera

Mauricio Pochettino says controversial Folarin Balogun appeal 'changed the energy' around US team at World Cup 2026.

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The Guardian
Mauricio Pochettino regrets not being ‘more involved’ with Balogun decision (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 25, 2026
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US striker had red card ban suspended for Belgium game Trump said he called Infantino asking for review US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino says he regrets not being “more involved” in the situation surrounding US forward Folarin Balogun at this summer’s World Cup.
Philadelphia Inquirer
US coach Pochettino regrets his limited role in Balogun red-card appeal at the World Cup (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 25, 2026
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U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he should have been more involved in the decision to appeal the red card given to star forward Folarin Balogun during the World Cup
Al Jazeera
Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card decision at World Cup (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 26, 2026
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Mauricio Pochettino says controversial Folarin Balogun appeal 'changed the energy' around US team at World Cup 2026.