Balogun's red card: France loses key striker for quarter-finals

Folarin Balogun received a direct red card in the 87th minute against Paraguay for a dangerous tackle.

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The Monaco striker will miss the quarter-final against England or Colombia.

His expulsion reignites the debate on referee strictness at the World Cup.

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