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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

Thierry Henry clashes with Fox Sports pundit Alexi Lalas during intense Balogun red card debate

Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas were engaged in a tense argument over Fifa’s handling of Folarin Balogun’s suspension during Fox Sport’s World Cup 2026 coverage.

The United States forward was handed a reprieve by Fifa after President Donald Trump intervened and encouraged Fifa President Gianni Infantino to review the one-game suspension after a sending off against Bosnia.

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