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USMNT star Balogun makes UCL history after crucial winning goal for Monaco

USMNT star Folarin Balogun made history by scoring in a third successive Champions League match to steer Monaco to a hard-fought victory over Galatasaray in the Principality. On an evening when both teams squandered a catalogue of inviting opportunities, the 24-year-old’s scrappy finish midway through the second half proved enough to secure a vital three points and lift Monaco level with their Turkish opponents in the league phase.

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USMNT striker options: Balogun ‘there’ but Wright & Pepi warned

Mauricio Pochettino faces plenty of selection posers ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the USMNT looking to piece together a squad that can be competitive on the grandest of stages. They will need plenty of firepower in order to make that possible, with Brad Friedel discussing a striker pool that includes Folarin Balogun, Haji Wright, Ricardo Pepi and Josh Sargent during an exclusive interview with GOAL.

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WATCH: Balogun scores game-winner for USMNT thanks to Reyna

Folarin Balogun scored a crucial goal to put the United States Men’s National Team ahead 2-1 against Paraguay during the November 2025 international window. The strike was Balogun’s third goal in his last four appearances, with Gio Reyna creating the chance moments after ending his own scoring drought with the USMNT’s opener - his first goal since March 2024.

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Balogun’s penalty and red card shape Monaco’s defeat

USMNT star Folarin Balogun experienced a rollercoaster of highs and lows on Saturday against Lens. The AS Monaco striker drew his side level with a 37th-minute penalty, only to be sent off before halftime - a turning point that left Monaco reeling. Lens capitalized, surging to a 3-1 lead by the break before sealing a 4-1 victory.

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WATCH: USMNT's Balogun scores against Bodo/Glimt in UCL

Folarin Balogun scored his first Champions League goal of the season, netting in the first half of Monaco's clash with Bodo/Glimt to put his club up 1-0 at the Aspmyra Stadion. The goal is Balogun's third since scoring for the U.S. men's national team against Ecuador in a 1-1 draw during the October international break.

Frequently asked questions

Marcus Rashford can play in all the three positions in attack, although he's most often used as a left winger at Manchester United.

Marcus Rashford was born in Manchester, England, and was brought up in the Fallowfield, Withington, and Wythenshawe areas of the city.

Marcus Rashford wears the No. 10 jersey at Manchester United. He was given this number after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's departure ahead of the 2018-19 season, making him just the third academy graduate after Mark Hughes and David Beckham to wear it.

Marcus Rashford is 1.80m (5ft 11in) tall. He is an explosive winger with a powerful shooting technique.

Marcus Rashford weighs 70kg (154 lbs), allowing him to rely on his acceleration and speed, as well as agility.

Marcus Rashford spent two years (2003-2005) at Fletcher Moss Rangers, before joining the Manchester United youth academy in 2005. Interestingly, he spent a week of training at Manchester City and had garnered interest from Liverpool and Everton.

No, Marcus Rashford does not have any children.

Marcus Rashford is currently single after breaking up with ex-fiancee Lucia Loi in 2023.