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Messi, Balogun and why two tackles have sparked Wo...

U.S. international Folarin Balogun and Argentina's Lionel Messi were at the center of controversy after similar incidents produced opposite outcomes.

Published July 3, 2026, 12:35 AM

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Messi, Balogun and why two tackles have sparked Wo...

U.S. international Folarin Balogun and Argentina's Lionel Messi were at the center of controversy after similar incidents produced opposite outcomes.

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