US forward Folarin Balogun's red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina means he will miss the next World Cup game against Belgium Credit: Charlotte Wilson / Getty Images via AFP

On Friday, his 25 birthday, Folarin Balogun addressed the media for the first time since he was red carded in the USA’s 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina at the World Cup.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.