Dr. SoFlo
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Dr. SoFlo
@DoctorSoFlo
Professional Twitter Athlete for USF & unlicensed Physician



My debut World Cup… it hurts to wait 4 years to compete at the highest level our sport has to offer. I want to say sorry to our fans it was not good enough when it mattered most and we let you down Soccer in America will only become bigger the belief, the talent, and the passion is continually growing and I know the best days are in front of us, the future belongs to those who never stop believing, this moment will fuel us. We will be back Why not us? For the nation. For the flag. 🇺🇸🦅 B

Balogun should decline to play; I think that's the best decision at this point. I'd be pleasantly surprised if that's what comes to pass, but hope springs eternal. Infantino must be removed &/or participating nations should reject FIFA's authority & create a new world soccer governing body. FIFA begs to be neutralized once and for all; it's unreformable.


🚨⚠️ OFFICIAL: Belgian Federation statement on Folarin Balogun red card case, saying they are “astonished”. “The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is astonished by FIFA's decision to declare suspended United States player Folarin Balogun eligible to play in the USA–Belgium match on Monday, 6 July at 5:00 p.m. (Seattle time). FIFA bases its decision on Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. This provision states that the FIFA Disciplinary Committee may decide to suspend the enforcement of a previously imposed disciplinary sanction. However, Article 66.4 of the same FIFA Disciplinary Code clearly provides that a red card (sending-off) automatically results in a suspension for the team's next match, as has been the case for all previous red cards issued during this FIFA World Cup. Furthermore, and irrespective of the above, the decision is in direct contradiction with the provisions of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Competition Regulations, as set out in Article 10.5: "If a player or team official is sent off as a result of a direct or indirect red card (second caution), they will automatically be suspended from their team's subsequent match. In addition, further sanctions may be imposed.” The automatic nature of such a suspension was also explicitly reaffirmed in FIFA World Cup 2026 Circular No. 16, which was distributed to all participating member associations on 12 May 2026. The same rule is reiterated at every FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Coordination Meeting prior to each match and is included in all FIFA World Cup 2026 workshop presentations. ❗️In order to safeguard the legitimate rights of all participating teams and to protect the fundamental principles of fair play in our sport, both at this FIFA World Cup and at future editions of the tournament, the RBFA is investigating all potential options.”

In a statement, the Royal Belgian Football Association said it was "astonished" by FIFA's decision and argued the governing body had contradicted its own disciplinary code and World Cup regulations, both of which state that a player sent off automatically serves a one-match suspension. The federation said it was "investigating all potential options" to protect "the fundamental principles of fair play." 🔗 More from Yahoo Sports' @SoccerInsider: yhoo.it/4visOVX

BREAKING: USMNT star Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s round of 16 match against Belgium, according to a report from @TheAthletic. Balogun's one-game red-card punishment has been suspended according to the report, FIFA and USMNT have yet to comment on the news.

NEW: USF's Brian Hartline tells @PeteNakos it's "all gas, no brakes" heading into his first season as a head coach🤘 "There was some success here the last couple of years, but nowhere near where it should be." Story: on3.com/news/inside-br…

FIFA sources confirm there is no mechanism to appeal a World Cup red card in their Disciplinary Code. Which seems quite surreal. But it means Balogun will not be able to play Belgium. Free to read @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/74152…





