Balogun Reprieve in Vain as Belgium Beat USA to Set Up Spain Quarterfinal The controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card has been overshadowed by a more disturbing trend: the blurring of lines between politics and sports.
The World Cup drama reached a new level with Belgium's 2 1 victory over the United States, which set up a quarterfinal matchup against Spain.
US President Donald Trump's involvement in FIFA's decision making process is a worrying sign for international football governance.