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Analysis: Is Spain’s underwhelming attack part of their preparations to face France?

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By Ruairidh Barlow
| CaughtOffside
With Mikel Merino’s 91st minute winner, Spain snuck through the revolving Round of 16 door just before they were escorted into extra time by Portugal. Gliding through the middle of the pitch at just the right time to make manager Luis de la Fuente look like a genius for putting not only the Basque midfielder on, but also his provider Ferran Torres.
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Belgium inform USMNT they will seek appeal if Folarin Balogun plays

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By Ruairidh Barlow
| CaughtOffside
It looks as if Folarin Balogun will be cleared to play for the USMNT against Belgium in their Round of 16 World Cup tie, following the rejection of the Belgian appeal. Balogun’s eligibility is one of the biggest stories at the World Cup, and on Monday, US President Donald Trump confirmed he had intervened in the matter. Balogun was due to be banned for the clash in Seattle after being sent off during their win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the prior round, serving the obligatory one-game ban.
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US President Donald Trump confirms he intervened in Folarin Balogun suspension call Original

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By Ruairidh Barlow
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President of the United States Donald Trump has confirmed that he contacted FIFA over the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun for one game following his red card. FIFA announced, to widespread surrpise, that Balogun’s one-game ban had been converted into a suspended sentence, going against protocol. The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA)  had announced that it would appeal the decision to suspend Balogun’s ban, which FIFA are yet to explain.
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