So to recap what happened with the USMNT:
• Balogun received a bogus red card
• VAR protocol isn't followed (no slow-mo)
• Trump calls Infantino to ask about the process
• US Soccer lawyers preapre & submit an appeal
FIFA's independent 18-person disciplinary committee then met, approved the appeal, and told Balogun he could play in Monday's match against Belgium.
That's what everyone is complaining about?
All rules were followed, and that same process is open to every other country. The only difference is everyone knows the red card was a mistake to begin with.
FIFA isn't saying the challenge wasn't a red. They're saying the VAR intervention itself didn't follow protocol. If the review wasn't conducted properly, FIFA can't uphold the outcome that came from it. This was about correcting a procedural mistake, not re-refereeing the incident.
Cape Verde's World Cup heroes have landed back home, greeted by saluting airport staff and hundreds of fans 🇨🇻
Today is also the 51st anniversary of the country's independence. Have a day, Cape Verde 💙
After 75 days, the Senate will finally debate on the SAVE America Act tomorrow.
Senate offices open @ 8 a.m. & we need phones ringing off the hook.
We also need everyone to make individual posts about the SAVE America Act to get it trending.
Prepare yourselves.