Belgium manager's support for USA's Balogun draws mixed fan response
Following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match, Belgium coach Rudi Garcia’s decision to stand up for American forward Folarin Balogun has triggered a split in fan opinion. Supporters praised the move, with one describing it as the "true spirit of football" and another labeling Balogun as "pure class." Conversely, some critics blamed FIFA and political figures, while others maintained that Balogun "should've refused to play" and that the red card was the correct call.