Arsenal star Folarin Balogun has sent a simple message to USMNT teammate Weston McKennie after being at the centre of a mass brawl during the CONCACAF semi-final clash with Mexico. In what was Balogun's first game as a senior international, there was no easy start.
The 21-year-old started for USA interim boss BJ Callaghan in his men's debut having made his allegiances clear earlier this year. The striker, who spent the 2022/23 season on loan at Stade de Reims in France, had played for both England and USA at junior and youth levels.
With no clear pathway into Gareth Southgate's Three Lions side, Balogun has instead chosen to represent America and got the nod to lead the line straight away. Although he was unable to score during his 75 minutes on the pitch, he did find himself in the middle of a heated encounter.
