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FIFA has stated they were already looking at it when Trump called.

Author: Hensou (10736 Posts - Joined: Dec 21, 2022)

Posted at 6:19 am on Jul 6, 2026

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It was an improper use of VAR.

Trump did not “fix” the decision.

That is a lie.

Replies to: “FIFA has stated they were already looking at it when Trump called.”

Thoughts about Balogun’s red card suspension being lifted? [LINK] - conorlarkin - 12:25am 7/6/26 (15) [View All]
- It made us look bad, from a victim and underdog to support to a team to hate from neutral fans. - Eli - 4:34am 7/6/26
- It wasn’t a red card offense. Said so at the time… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 2:51am 7/6/26
  - FIFA should have unilaterally reversed it within 24 hours. But, they didn’t. - conorlarkin - 3:53am 7/6/26
    - FIFA has stated they were already looking at it when Trump called. - Hensou - 6:19am 7/6/26
- Asking FIFA to review a ridiculous call is not a fix. - Hensou - 2:43am 7/6/26
  - It should be done through Team USA - US Soccer (USSF) -FIFA, not political leader [NT] - Eli - 5:00am 7/6/26
- It was not a red, this should have been solved day of. - ShowMeIrish - 1:27am 7/6/26
  - Muharemović, remained on the pitch for the rest of the match. [NT] - Hensou - 3:01am 7/6/26
- The U.S. has received the short end of int'l sports corruption too often. - jakers - 12:52am 7/6/26
  - Jessie Owens [NT] - jimbasil - 12:54am 7/6/26
    - True, though I might argue his home country screwed him worse. - jakers - 1:41am 7/6/26
      - FDR, a Dem Icon, refused to invite Jesse and other Black medalists to the “White” House. - Hensou - 2:34am 7/6/26
    - . [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 1:06am 7/6/26
- The FIFA peace prize. - jimbasil - 12:34am 7/6/26
- So Trump righted a wrong, and your upset. Reiner level TDS. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 12:28am 7/6/26

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