García Praises Balogun's Classy Post-Match Gesture

After Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup Round of 16, coach Rudi García praised Folarin Balogun for a classy gesture. Balogun had faced a controversial red card rescinded, angering Belgium players who felt they had to "mete out justice." Despite the tension, Balogun approached García post-match.

García told reporters through a translator that he appreciated Balogun coming to speak with him. "It is not his fault. He is not the one to blame," García said. The coach even put his hands around Balogun's face during the conversation, emphasizing that the forward was innocent in the situation. catcross.org