What Gary Lineker has said about Folarin Balogun red card controversy
2 quotes · 1 episode · Jul 12, 2026
Gary Lineker, Former England striker, broadcaster, co-founder of Goalhanger and host of The Rest Is Football, has been quoted on Folarin Balogun red card controversy 2 times in 1 episode of Pod Save America, most recently on July 12, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Lineker says postponing Balogun's suspension was a big deal because it undermined the integrity of the sport.
“It's a pretty big deal because I think it goes against the integrity of our sport”
Pod Save America: Can Soccer Save the World? (Jul 12, 2026) · Listen from 11:23
Lineker believes Pochettino should have refused the reprieve for Balogun.
“I think Mauricio missed the trick there. I think he should have just said, no, we're not doing that. It's not right”
Pod Save America: Can Soccer Save the World? (Jul 12, 2026) · Listen from 16:28
Episodes
Can Soccer Save the World?Pod Save America · Jul 12, 2026 · 52 min
Tommy Vietor talks with Gary Lineker about the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's integrity, the U.S. team's prospects, gambling, racism, and Lineker's 1986 memories.
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