With Belgium And Garcia Dumbfounded By Balogun Ruling, USA And Pochettino Look Ahead

FIFA rescinded Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card, making him available for the U.S.–Belgium round-of-16 and leaving Belgium’s coach Rudi Garcia stunned.
Belgium says it’s “astonished” and is exploring options, while U.S. players and coach Mauricio Pochettino were upbeat and celebrated the decision at training.
Pochettino hailed the move as a win for the sport’s integrity, pointed to a Ronaldo precedent, and said football’s power to unite people is being highlighted.