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World Cup Controversy ⚽ Roger Bennett reacts to VAR call on Croatia against Portugal | First Take

On First Take, Roger Bennett joins to discuss Portugal’s Round of 32 win over Croatia and preview USMNT’s upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium without Folarin Balogun. 0:00

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On First Take, Roger Bennett joins to discuss Portugal’s Round of 32 win over Croatia and preview USMNT’s upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium without Folarin Balogun.

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  1. 0:00Portugal-Croatia reaction
  2. 3:18Does VAR do more harm than good?
  3. 4:40Subbing out Cristiano Ronaldo
  4. 7:00How concerned are you with USMNT playing without Balogun?
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