The 21-year-old Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun has chosen to represent the United States of America ahead of Nigeria and England.The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) confirmed on Tuesday it has approved a request by the US Soccer Federation to change Balogun’s national eligibility from England.“The change of association of the player Folarin Jolaoluwa Balogun from England to the USA has been approved,”FIFA spokesperson told the PA news agency...

United States of America caretaker coach Anthony Hudson is trying to convince Folarin Balogun to commit his international future to the country.Balogun was born to Nigerian parents in the USA and was raised in England.The striker is eligible to represent Nigeria, the USA, and England at the international level.The 21-year-old has represented both the USA and England at the youth level.Balogun has also expressed his desire to play for Nigeria at the senior level.Huds...

Former Manchester United center-back Rio Ferdinand has urged Reiss Nelson of Arsenal to keep fighting for a starting spot under coach Mikel Arteta.When Bukayo Saka is unable to play for the Gunners, Ferdinand wants Nelson to step in as the team's "go-to guy."Nelson played in his first English Premier League game of the year on Sunday at the Emirates against Nottingham Forest.At the 27-minute point, Saka had to be replaced due to an injury, and the 22-year-old took h...