Folarin Balogun finally addresses red card controversy as he makes honest admission

For the first time, United States striker Folarin Balogun has spoken about FIFA's controversial decision to suspend his red card ahead of Monday's World Cup round of 16 clash against Belgium.

Balogun featured for Mauricio Pochettino's side in their 4-1 defeat to Belgium, just days after FIFA suspended the automatic one-match ban he received in their last-16 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

FIFA referred to Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, which allows it to suspend the enforcement of a previously imposed disciplinary sanction.

However, the decision to essentially overturn Balogun's red card has been met with considerable outrage, with the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) confirming in a statement that it was "astonished" by the development.

UEFA also accused FIFA of "crossing a red line" before adding that the move was "incomprehensible and unjustifiable".

Despite the decision, the United States were unable to progress as goals from Charles De Ketelaere (2), Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku sealed a memorable 4-1 win for a dominant Belgium.

Balogun spoke about the red card controversy after Monday's game in Seattle. Image credit: Getty

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After the full-time whistle, Balogun was asked about the red card controversy.

"When that decision's overturned, of course it's going to be controversial," he told reporters. "So for me, it's something that it didn't really surprise me too much. But as a player, my job is just to go out there and focus on my job."

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia, meanwhile, would share details of his post-match conversation with Balogun and confirmed there was no hard feelings towards the Monaco forward.

Speaking in his press conference, Garcia said: "Flo Balogun came to talk to me. “I liked that. It’s not his fault. He is not the one to blame, and I told him that. I appreciate that he came over to talk to me.”

Romelu Lukaku and his Belgium teammates celebrate fourth goal with dance routine

Shortly after Romelu Lukaku made it 4-1 in stoppage time, some of the Belgium team performed a routine that appeared to taunt President Trump's signature move in which he dances to his campaign song "Y.M.C.A." by the Village People.

After the full-time whistle, Belgium's @BelRedDevils social media account also posted a picture of Lukaku celebrating his goal alongside the caption: "Overturn this".