Balogun Explains LeBron James Tribute

Before receiving a controversial red card, US striker Folarin Balogun celebrated his goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina with NBA star LeBron James' famous 'The Silencer' celebration. Balogun revealed he wanted to bridge the gap between basketball and soccer communities, stating, 'Everyone knows the impact LeBron has. He's an absolute megastar. I just wanted to bring everyone together.' grenadier.co.za

James responded to Balogun's celebration on X, which the striker initially thought might be AI-generated. Despite his suspension for the upcoming match against Belgium, Balogun views the widespread support from athletes like Patrick Mahomes and Dirk Nowitzki as evidence the team is successfully bringing the country together.