Balogun: "It's almost frustrating to see such strong players. I would like to be like them"


Folarin Balogun, striker for the United States national team, spoke today about his experience at the World Cup at home: "My story is special and unique, everyone knows that I could have also played for England, where I have always lived, and for Nigeria, but I am proud to have chosen America: the enthusiasm and ambition of these people inspire me, here there are infinite possibilities. Now, however, I want to write the history of this team and score more goals, because the goals of the World Cup are gifts that last forever. Even more important is trying to win the third match in three, then we will think about the rest of the tournament...". He describes the World Cup experience as fantastic, enjoying every moment and enjoying that people start to really believe, just like the team. McKennie constantly shows him videos of fans watching games in bars or on big screens across the country, and when they score, everyone goes crazy. Balogun also commented on the great players: "Messi, Mbappé, Haaland have unreachable numbers: it's almost frustrating to see such strong players... They are a real sentence, they score a goal per game, sometimes even more. I would like to reach that level, be constant like them. I'm convinced that I have the potential to get closer."

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