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" Go USA sportsball teams"

and that’s you telling on yourself

waiting for your pro-hydration break argument next

[Edited on July 5, 2026 at 7:52 PM. Reason : .]

7/5/2026 7:47:59 PM

Trump's intervention and mob tactics had no effect.

That's probably why not a single professional commentator thought there was any chance to appeal the decision and that the judgment was final.

I only wish heelfan was still here so he and thegoodlife3 could finally be on the same side of an issue.

7/5/2026 7:56:52 PM

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"waiting for your pro-hydration break argument next"

What makes you think I would care about this? It's mainly an advertising revenue grab, but it IS pretty hot out there in non-West Coast games. You've got the wrong guy.

7/5/2026 7:59:53 PM

Fifa put the rule in place so they could do what they want. They did similar for Ronaldo. Fifa like money, what threats or promises could Trump have with a tournament half over?

[Edited on July 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM. Reason : Sometimes you just have to let yourself enjoy something, watched the Qatar cup too]

7/5/2026 8:01:13 PM

you mean to tell me that the most corrupt sports organization in the world would do something for ad revenue?!?!?

7/5/2026 8:01:35 PM

I mean, is this news? I don't understand the point you are trying to make. I know FIFA is corrupt.

They gave Trump a fake Peace Prize, FFS!

I want to enjoy something. I want my government to stop fucking around with everything in life.

But I'm not going to pretend not to know what's behind obvious outcomes just because it's more convenient for my selected fandom.

7/5/2026 8:30:41 PM

this is why sports fans should stay away from politics

[Edited on July 5, 2026 at 9:27 PM. Reason : leave it to the intellectuals and you just focus on one color team beating the other color team]

7/5/2026 9:26:40 PM

Democratic credibility watch is 72 pages but go off

7/5/2026 9:44:49 PM

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"proving my point [Edited on January 21, 2026 at 12:20 PM. Reason : full of sound and fury, signifying nothing]"

[Edited on July 5, 2026 at 9:49 PM. Reason : back to sports balls! go team!!]

7/5/2026 9:49:05 PM

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7/5/2026 9:52:25 PM

^^



[Edited on July 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM. Reason : QuitHavingFun.meme]

7/5/2026 9:53:17 PM

ANYWAY


That azteca advantage not doing much in first half*

*im 10 min behind

[Edited on July 5, 2026 at 10:06 PM. Reason : COLD TAKE]

7/5/2026 10:04:12 PM

Have fun, but just be honest.

7/5/2026 10:06:00 PM

It's a corrupt decision with or without that guys involvement. I was excited about before I heard about the phone call, just like you. I simply didn't change my mind after.

If that guy had his way, Balogun would not be on the team at all, so if Balogun scores 8 goals tomorrow night, I will not think for a second that guy deserves a piece.

And if someone decides to make a principled stand and keep him out, go off pt 2, but that is would also be an unprecedented first in sports and would just do even more to make the game about that guy.

The US team is OUR team, not his.

7/5/2026 10:12:39 PM

Fair, but he's the only President who does this.

7/5/2026 10:19:51 PM

He is neither the only world leader who tries corrupt shit nor the only world leader who succeeds, even if we restrict cases to FIFA, once again: Qatar.

This specific thing is new and weird but at the base it's the same thing. Also wasn't even the first time this cup: Iran.

But yea he fucking sucks and I hate how he makes us talk about him. I would feel better if the red card was left alone but oh well, he doesn't get to spoil it



Also this game is wild, if England make it through maybe the King can make a call for Quansah

[Edited on July 5, 2026 at 10:26 PM. Reason : E]

7/5/2026 10:25:27 PM

Based on rwoodys posts, it seems the suspension was legit? I thought everyone said it was BS

7/5/2026 10:29:43 PM

Harry Kane

7/5/2026 10:31:46 PM

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"Based on rwoodys posts, it seems the suspension was legit? I thought everyone said it was BS"

You can get intense, well-reasoned long arguments either way. My position is, I don't know, but rescinding the suspension is very suspect, at best, without explaining why it was a mistaken red card. English Premier League will occasionally do this but I think FIFA has never done it before. And this time they gave no explanation. Like a scotus shadow docket, it's already suspect but the lack of explanation makes it even more so. Technically it's within the rules based on what FIFA cited but the rule essentially just says we can do whatever we want, so...


Edit: Actually I think they explicitly held up the red card but gave probation instead of suspension, the rest of the above paragraph stands

The rule:


[Edited on July 5, 2026 at 10:38 PM. Reason : E]

7/5/2026 10:36:04 PM

Wow, not the discussion I expected when I opened this thread.

Enjoying the match, would be crazy if mexico ties it up in the last 10

7/5/2026 10:44:36 PM

so close

7/5/2026 11:06:04 PM

7/6/2026 12:14:06 AM

That was a game, that while watching it, you knew it was a classic

7/6/2026 12:30:11 AM

^^
The ref DID call it. Then someone meddled and suspended his (bad?) call.

Now everyone who (rightly?) vilifies the US has an excuse and a gripe if the US comes out on top tonight, especially if in a less than decisive fashion.

It didn't have to be that way. But there's plenty of chance to just lose the game outright. I'm not saying that I WANT that result, but I'm also not pretending that anything I think, say, or do has any material impact on the outcome. That would be insane.

So, I'll watch the game and see what happens.

7/6/2026 6:29:40 AM

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"NEW??@TheAthleticFC FIFA grant Belgium right to appeal against suspension of Balogun’s one-game ban Belgium & U.S. have till 5am Monday PST to make any submissions - to be heard by rep from FIFA appeals committee - as Belgium continue to fight ruling"

May not be over

7/6/2026 6:55:26 AM

FIFA is stuck now. There's no winning outcome for them.

7/6/2026 7:31:27 AM

It doesnt really matter anyway. There is no "winning" outcome for the US or the World Cup in general if you check the official reddits.

Basically this is just the most recent of a series of disasters that define this one, for example, the disaster France/Paraguay game. So while this is the cherry on top it really just highlights this WC will be talked about forever because of the poor refs. Of course "the refs" are always a problem but its been especially bad this time and also with VAR.

Like most things Trump just gives the world an excuse to specifically shit on the USA. I wish they would funnel their anger to that one man instead of everything American.

7/6/2026 8:20:54 AM