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Folarin Jerry Balogun
Folarin Jerry Balogun is a professional soccer striker born on July 3, 2001 in Brooklyn, New York, who was raised in London and developed through the Arsenal academy. He has had loan spells at Middlesbrough and Stade Reims before joining AS Monaco in 2023, and he represents the United States national team.
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Controversy · June 1, 2026
FIFA red card suspension controversy
In June 2026 FIFA overturned the automatic one-match ban for Balogun after a red card in a World Cup match, allowing him to play against Belgium. The decision drew criticism after reports that US President Donald Trump had contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review, raising concerns about political influence on sporting disciplinary decisions.
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Arsenal FC
Folarin Jerry Balogun is affiliated with Arsenal FC.
Middlesbrough FC
Folarin Jerry Balogun is affiliated with Middlesbrough FC.
Stade Reims
Folarin Jerry Balogun is affiliated with Stade Reims.
AS Monaco
Folarin Jerry Balogun is affiliated with AS Monaco.
United States national team
Folarin Jerry Balogun is affiliated with United States national team.
England U17
Folarin Jerry Balogun is affiliated with England U17.
England U18
Folarin Jerry Balogun is affiliated with England U18.
England U20
Folarin Jerry Balogun is affiliated with England U20.
England U21
Folarin Jerry Balogun is affiliated with England U21.
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